Covered Vase
Unknown
Mid 19th century
Medium
Glass; decorated with ruby flashing and painted gold scroll work
Dimensions
57.2 × 20.3 cm (22 1/2 × 8 in.)
Classification
vase
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
11295
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...