Octopus Vase
Object NameVase
Artist / Maker
Johann Loetz Witwe
(Czech, 1852 - 1947)
Datec. 1887
OriginEngland
MediumGlass, blown
Dimensions9 1/16 × 4 5/16 in. diameter (23 × 11 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number3.8.31
Status
On viewCollections
CultureCzech
Label TextThis elaborate “air trap” technique(aka: Federzeichnung) was something never before seenwas patented in 1887. Thedesign was first introduced to the public at the Exposition Universelle, 1889 – Parisand helped to earn Loetz several prizes for innovation in decorative arts.
MarkingsEngraved on base: pat. 9159
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Farm House Museum
