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

Covered Jar

Manufacturer Durand Art Glass (American)

CultureAmerican

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

InscribedMarked in silver on polished pontil: "DURAND 1964-8" with a large "V" under the Durand but above and dividing the numbers.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6066

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-9, Case 53

DescriptionCovered jar. Urn shape, blue iridescent with white leaf and vine like design over all-slightly dome is highly glossy (mirror like). Matching wafer shape with attached, clear, amber finial. Iridescent inside too. Similar to one no longer in collection.

Published ReferencesGrover, ART GLASS NOUVEAU, p. 128.