Brooklyn Museum: Decorative Arts: Jar

Jar

Maker: Tiffany Studios, American, 1848-1933
Culture: American
Medium: Opalescent glass
Place Manufactured: New York City, New York, USA
Dates: ca. 1901-1905
Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in. (4.8 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm)
Markings: On base: scratched "L.C.T. / U9883", and original paper label printed "TIFFANY FAVRILE GLASS / REGISTERED TRADE MARK" in circle around cipher including letters "C D T C O"
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor
Accession Number: 67.120.76
Credit Line: Bequest of Laura L. Barnes
Image: Overall, 67.120.76.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Miniature jar, opalescent or "Favrile" glass. Amber glass with overlay of blue, silver, gold, and rose iridescence. Globular body has four evenly spaced dimples on sides. Short wide neck with flaring rim. Condition: Good

Collections: Decorative Arts: Jar