vase
Object NameVase
Maker
Steuben Glass, Inc.
(1903-)
Maker
Frederick Carder
(American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)
Made FromLead Glass
Date1957
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning
Techniquecast
SizeOverall H: 22.7 cm, Diam: 11.55 cm
Accession Number59.4.379
Credit LineGift of Corning Glass Works
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless and transparent cobalt blue lead glass; cast. Circular upper rim; cylindrical body tapers abruptly to short solid cylindrical foot which is tri-symmetrically divided by three pillar-like protrusions; a frieze of "V" shapes alternating with Carder's monogram " " encircles upper area of body; a second frieze with the statement "VITA * BREVIS * ARS * LONGA" encircles body just below the first; the remaining body surface consists of alternating "V" and "O" shapes above a frieze of children playing which encircles body; satin finish; wheel engraved on base: "F Carder/1957".Provenance
Source
Corning Inc.
- 1959
1880-1950
1920-1969