Animor
Object NameVase in Oroplastique Technique
Designer
Rudolf Wels
(German, born 1857)
Manufacturer
Karlsbader Kristallglasfabrik A.G. Ludwig Moser & Söhne und Meyr's Neffe
(Czech, founded 1857)
Made FromGlass, Gilding
Dateabout 1926-1932
Place MadeCzechoslovakia, Karlovy Vary
TechniqueBlown, cut, acid-etched, gilded
SizeOverall H: 29.1 cm, Diam: 14 cm
Accession Number2024.3.6
Credit LineGift of Shira and George Karpati & Diane and Bernard Tannor
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionVase in “Animor” series in Oroplastique Technique. Brown "Topaz" glass, gilding; blown, cut, acid-etched, gilded. Transparent brown topaz glass vase with teardrop-shaped body and flared rim with gilded lip. Body of vessel decorated with Oroplastique design consisting of two groups of two elephants separated by palm trees with two pairs of birds flying above. Design is in relief on an etched background with gilding. Elephant scene is flanked on top and bottom with deeply-cut horizontal bands, the edges of which have been gilded.Provenance
Source
Adam Karpati
- after 1994-2024
Source
Joshua Karpati
- after 1994-2024
