Acid Cutback Vase

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Object Name:

Acid Cutback Vase

Department

American

Maker(s)

Carder, Frederick ((American, born United Kingdom, 1863-1963)), Designer

Steuben Division, Corning Glass Works, Manufacturer

Place Made:

United States, Corning, NY

Date:

1920-1933

Color

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black

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amethyst

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Technique

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glassblowing

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etching

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grinding

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glass

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Dimensions:

Overall H: 30 cm, W: 11.2 cm, D: 11.5 cm

Accession Number:

2012.4.9

Credit Line:

Gift of Barbara Olsen in memory of Fellow, John K. Olsen

Location:

Not on Display

Description

Black glass cut to amethyst; blown, cut and ground, with Chinese design motif of clouds and landscape with house on all four sides. Square foot vase, flares at shoulder, tapers at neck, and flares at square rim. Band of "Greek key" squared designs around neck. Drilled at base for lamp.

Inscription

A-G / #140 on bottom

F. Carder / STEUBEN Engraved on foot in script

Provenance

Olsen, Barbara H. (Mrs. John K.), Source to 2012-02-20

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