Moon, Sun, Stars

Object NameVase

Maker Ludvika Smrcková (Czech, 1903-1991)

Maker Ruckl Glassworks

Maker Milada Smolarova

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1948

Place MadeCzechoslovakia, Nizbor

Techniquemold-blown, polished, diamond-engraved, stippled

SizeOverall H: 17.2 cm; Rim Diam: 10.8 cm

Accession Number86.3.50

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; mold-blown, polished, diamond-point engraved and stippled. Cylindrical shape, with undulating sides; polished flat edge; flared rim, waisted above bulbous sides, slightly waisted below, with rounded base; the sides covered with diamond-point engraved sun with human face and wavy radiance, against a stippled background, and multi-pointed stars, a shooting star, with human face and curved tail, and a crescent moon with human face; the bottom polished flat; diamond-point engraved inscription "L. Smrckova"; paper label inscribed "116588" in black ballpoint ink (now in object folder).
Provenance

Former Collection Art Centrum - 1986

Former Collection Ludvika Smrcková (Czech, 1903-1991)