Diatreta Vase
Artist
Frederick Carder
(American (b. England), 1893 - 1963)
Date1958
MediumPâte de verre glass
Dimensions6 3/4 × 8 1/2 in. (17.1 × 21.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineGift of Leah and Richard Waitzer in recognition of Jeff Harrison and his 33 years of service to the Chrysler Museum of Art
Object number2015.12
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On viewLabel TextFrederick Carder American, b. United Kingdon, 1893-1963 Diatreta Vase, ca. 1955 Pâte de verre glass Diatreta means "perforated" in Greek and refers to the raised lattice of glass over the surface of this vase. This vessel was inspired by an ancient Roman type, on which a colored "cage" of lattice was revealed after grinding through the outer layer of glass. Here, however, Carder used a lost-wax casting method, a much more challenging and risky way of producing the same effect. This represents an extraordinary achievement in glassmaking. For years Carder headed the renowned Steuben Glassworks and, upon retirement, began creating his own glass art. Gift of Leah and Richard Waitzer in recognition of Jeff Harrison and his 33 years of service to the Chrysler Museum of Art 2015.12
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