Images(3)

vase

Object NameVase

Made FromNon-lead Glass

Dateabout 1960-1980

Place MadeChina, probably Boshan

Techniqueblown, overlaid, relief-carved

SizeOverall H: 24.6 cm, Diam: 11.5 cm

Accession Number88.6.20 B

Credit LineGift from Estate of Zachary Taylor

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionOpaque white and translucent turquoise blue non-lead glass; blown, overlaid, relief-carved. Tall, ovoid form, with waisted neck; blue overlay on white; flared rim with cut chamfers inside, wide blue band outside; the sides relief-carved in patterns of a flying bird above fruiting branches (the patterns the same on each, but reversed); wide blue bands at the base; blue foot rim, with recessed white disks at the center.
Provenance

Source Estate of Zachary Taylor - 1988-02-08