Fireworks Bowl
Fireworks Bowl
Designer
Niels Tove Edward Hald
(Swedish, 1883-1980)
Manufacturer
Orrefors Glasbruk
(Swedish, 1898-present)
Date1921
DimensionsH: 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm); Rim Diam: 10 7/8 in. (27.7 cm); Base Diam: 3 7/16 in. (8.8 cm)
MediumBlown glass, with acid-etched and engraved decoration
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1978.58
On View
Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion (2444 Monroe Street), Glass Pavilion Gallery, 3
DescriptionColorless, conical shape, flared rim, band of diagonal crossed lines below rim. Row of inverted, stylized flowers below band. Bowl decorated with stylized fireworks above human and animal figures, a gazebo, and trees. Solid engraved band below scene. Base flares slightly, base is acid-etched and has band of diagonal crossed lines.
Exhibition HistoryToledo Museum of Art, New Acquisitions in Glass, Oct. 8 - Dec. 26, 2004.
Toledo Museum of Art, Fun & Games: The Pursuit of Leisure, Jun. 27-Sept. 21, 2014.
3rd-4th century CE
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