Vase

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Object Name: 
Vase
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
Czechoslovakia
Accession Number: 
83.3.227
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 21.4 cm, W: 18.4 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1955
Primary Description: 
Colorless glass; blown, cut, engraved. Tapering flattened conical form; flat polished rim; oval medallion just above center on one side is engraved with representation of several buildings in Prague and with initials "VH" at bottom; laurel wreath below medallion is engraved in raised relief; beneath laurel, "PR/A/HA"; flat polished base; signed on base "V. Hanus/ 1955".

More Info

Department: 
Postwar and Contemporary
Provenance: 
Dan Klein Ltd, Former Collection
1983
Color: 
colorless
Technique: 
Blown, Cut, Engraved
cut glass

Exhibitions (1)

Masters of Czech Glass 1945-1965
Venue(s)
Dan Klein Ltd

Publications (1)

Masters of Czech Glass 1945-1965 (1983) #9; BIB# 30951