Fipop
Object NameVase in Oroplastique Technique
Designer probably
Leo Moser
Manufacturer
Karlsbader Kristallglasfabrik A.G. Ludwig Moser & Söhne und Meyr's Neffe
(Czech, founded 1857)
Made FromSmaragd Glass, Gilding
Dateabout 1922-1932
Place MadeCzechoslovakia, Karlovy Vary
TechniqueBlown, cut, gilded
SizeOverall H: 33.3 cm, Diam: 15.3 cm
Accession Number2024.3.8
Credit LineGift of Shira and George Karpati & Diane and Bernard Tannor
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionVase in Oroplastique Technique from "Fipop" Series. Dark green Smaragd glass, gilding; blown, cut, gilded. Transparent dark green glass vase with wider shoulder, narrower neck, flared rim with wide flat top, and circular foot. Body of vase decorated with Oroplastique design consisting of three knife-wielding figures riding horses and ten standing figures with shields; three standing figures wield swords and three wield spears. Design is set within a matrix of grape bunches and leaves with an etched background. Gilding on raised surfaces. Design on body flanked on top and bottom by twelve cut vertical panels.Provenance
Source
Adam Karpati
- after 1994-2024
Source
Joshua Karpati
- after 1994-2024
