vase
Object NameDiatreta Vase
Maker
Steuben Glass, Inc.
(1903-)
Maker
Frederick Carder
(American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)
Made FromLead Glass
Date1954
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning
Techniquecast in the diatreta technique
SizeOverall H: 20 cm, Diam: 15.55 cm
Accession Number59.4.359
Credit LineGift of Corning Glass Works
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
The Glass of Frederick Carder
Not On View
Physical DescriptionMottled transparent amethyst and colorless lead glasses; cast in the diatreta technique. Three point undulating upper rim with three dentils; cylindrical body tapers to base; three major points of upper rim are formed by headdresses of tri- symmetrically placed masks on side divided by three groups of three connecting circles; six vertical groups of leaves and acorns divided by six vertical pillars encircle body; satin finish; wheel engraved on base: "F. Carder/1954".Provenance
Former Collection
Corning Inc.
- 1959
500-599 or later
about 300-50 BCE
1850-1910