vase
Object NameDiatreta Vase
Maker
Frederick Carder
(American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)
Made FromLead Glass
Date1952
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning
TechniqueCire perdue
SizeOverall H: 20.8 cm, Diam (max.): 14.3 cm
Accession Number58.4.86
Credit LineGift of the artist
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Brilliance in glass: the lost wax sculpture of Frederick Carder
Not On View
Physical DescriptionDiatreta Vase. Green, blue and colorless, marbleized lead glass; cire perdue technique. Cylindrical shape; triangular top, with female figure at each point, which continue down length of vase to form three ribs; scalloped rim; ledge below rim; frieze of separate floral forms; ledge below frieze; six dancing female figures around vase; ledge near base with three pairs of short ribs; signed on base: "F. Carder 1952"; overall satin finish.Provenance
Source
Frederick Carder
(American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963) - 1958
