Bird of Paradise Vase
Object NameEnameled Vase
Maker
Waylande Desantis Gregory
(American, 1905-1971)
Made FromNon-lead glass, enamels
Dateabout 1940
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquemold-blown blank, bird-shaped mask applied
SizeH: 31.7 cm, D: 11.3 cm
Accession Number89.4.45
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass, white, yellow-ochre enamels; mold-blown blank, bird-shaped mask applied, layer of white enamel (possibly air-brushed), layer of yellow-ochre enamel applied, template removed, fine layer of yellow-ochre added again, details inscribed through unfired enamel, kiln-fired. Tall straight-sided narrow cylinder, with fire-polished lipless rim; enameled decoration extends from just below rim to just above base, consists of overall thin layers of white and yellow-ochre with stenciled design of large vertical bird with plumed head, outstretched wings, extended legs, inscribed linear details; flat base, no pontil; inscribed in script on base: "Waylande/Gregory".Provenance
Source
Conner Rosenkranz
- 1989-10-03
