New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Vase

Manufacturer Tiffany

CultureAmerican

Date1899

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)

InscribedMarked around polished pontil: "L.C.T. K320" (1899)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6156

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DescriptionGold iridescent over red glass; bottom quarter more mirror-like; top bulbous with narrow neck and slightly flaring rim. 10 ribs ending in alternating "rat tails" - 5 one quarter up from bottom and 5 near neck. Lower part of vase looks bronze and top lighter shading in part to chartreuse iridescent.

Published ReferencesChrysler Museum TIFFANY CATALOGUE, #139.