vase

Object NameSmall Vase with Trailed Decoration

Makerpossibly Johann Lötz Witwe (Bohemian Factory)

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1895-1905

Place MadeBohemia, Klastersky Mlyn (Klostermuehle)

TechniqueBlown, iridized, acid-etched, applied

SizeOverall H: 12.6 cm; Rim Diam (max): 10.2 cm

Accession Number72.3.69

Credit LineBequest of Gillett Welles

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewModern Gallery

Physical DescriptionSmall Vase with Trailed Decoration. Transparent green and iridescent silver nitrate amber glasses; blown, iridized, and acid-etched, applied trails. Triangular undulating upper rim; slight lip swells to shoulder and curvilinearly tapers to flat base; triangular shape body due to two rows of indentations at shoulder and mid-body; stylized wave design and lily pads cover body; polished pontil mark; wheel-engraved inscription in pontil: "Loetz/Austria".
Provenance

Source Estate of Gillett Welles Sr. - 1972-12-29

Former Collection Estate of Gladys C. Welles