vase

Object Name3-Handled Vase

Manufacturer Johann Lötz Witwe (Bohemian Factory)

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1895-1905

Place MadeBohemia, Klastersky Mlyn (Klostermuehle)

TechniqueBlown, iridized

SizeOverall H: 13.8 cm, W: 11.9 cm

Accession Number70.3.349

Credit LineGift of Gillett Welles, Sr.

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewModern Gallery

Physical Description3-Handled Vase. Transparent cobalt-blue and gold iridescent glass; blown. Slightly flared upper rim tapers and swells out to bulbous lower body; body has three tentacle-like handles drawn from base area and attached near upper rim; "spatter glass" design of gold iridescent spots covers entire body; ground base area and large polished pontil; unmarked.
Provenance

Source Estate of Gillett Welles Sr. - 1970-10-09

Former Collection Estate of Gladys C. Welles

Former Collection Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)