vase
Object NameVase with Grape Vines
Maker
Daum Freres
(French)
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1801-1955
Place MadeFrance, Nancy
TechniqueBlown, cased, hot-applied decorative elements, acid-etched, and cut
SizeOverall H: 32.8 cm; Rim Diam: 9.7 cm; Base Diam: 10.8 cm
Accession Number56.3.37
Credit LineGift of Miss Astrid Varnay
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewModern Gallery
Physical DescriptionHeavy translucent multicolored and clear glass; blown, cased, hot-applied decorative elements, acid-etched, and cut. Cylindrical body with solid ring base and partly ground pontil mark; clear glass enameled and cased with yellow and red shades at top, and blue and purple shades at bottom; acid-etched decoration of grapes and leaves (polished and slightly iridescent) against "frosted" background; at base: "Daum Nancy".Provenance
Source
Astrid Varnay
