Vase was created by Antonio Salviati in late 19th century.

When was "Vase" created?

This artwork was created late 19th century.

Is "Vase" in the public domain?

Yes, Vase is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Vase

Q: What medium is "Vase"?

Vase is Opalescent bluish white and marbled multicolored brownish nonlead glass (strong brownish marbling on the exterior, faint bluish marbling on the interior). Blown, trailed..

Antonio Salviati

late 19th century

Medium

Opalescent bluish white and marbled multicolored brownish nonlead glass (strong brownish marbling on the exterior, faint bluish marbling on the interior). Blown, trailed.

Dimensions

H. 20.3 cm

Classification

Glass

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.1200

Art Historical Context

This elegant vase, crafted by Antonio Salviati the late 19th century, exemplifies revival of Venetian glassmaking during Murano's golden era. Salviati, a pivotal figure in the Salviati & Co., helped elevate Murano glass from traditional craftsmanship to internationally acclaimed art, blending ancient techniques with innovative aesthetics suited to Victorian and emerging Art Nouveau tastes. Standing at 203 cm tall, this piece from the Robert Lehman Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art opalescent bluish-white glass with striking marbled multicolored brownish patterns—bold and strong on t...

About the Artist

Antonio Salviati · 1816–1890

Italian, 1816–1890

Vase

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