Vase
Manufacturer
Tiffany Furnaces
(American, 1902 - 1920)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1916
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
InscribedEngraved around bottom edge: "904K L.C. Tiffany-Favrile" and a paper green and gold Tiffany Furnace label on pontil.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number80.229
Not on view
DescriptionVase of blown opal glass cased with bronze iridescence. Ovoid form with narrow applied blue iridescent foot and lighter blue iridescent 2.5" high cylindrical neck. Decorated with a zigzag band of light green and tan/cream and applied tan/cream edge at rim. Called Egyptian decoration. Polished pontil. Similar to our GAT.67.16.Exhibition History"Tiffany Glass: A Riot of Color," Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg, VA, April 16 - July 12, 2009.
