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

Bowl

Manufacturer Johann Loetz Witwe

CultureBohemian

Date1904-1918

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)

InscribedMarked in relief lower side: "Loetz" and on edge of polished pontil: "57516 Hoff".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number86.284

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DescriptionBowl of blown glass. Hemispheric shape. Colorless glass cased inside with clear green & on the outside with mottled rose. Both inside & out are acid-cut large pear forms. Colorless surface in & out is acid textured.

Published ReferencesW. Neuwirth, LOETZ AUSTRIA 1905-1918; LOTZ:BOHMISCHES GLAS: 1880-1940, Vol. I, p. 268, 359 for information on Hoffman.