The form of this unusual Tiffany Glass Vase is referred to as either the Gooseneck Vase or the Rosewater Sprinkler. This unusual form is believed to be a late 19th century interpretation of the intricately decorated metal vessels used in Islamic cultures to scatter scented rosewater around the home to welcome guests. Like many of his contemporaries, including Edward C. Moore, Louis Comfort Tiffany frequently sought inspiration from his international travels for the objects produced by his companies. The designers at TIffany Glass & Decorating Company and Tiffany Studios frequently reinterpreted the forms and motifs of the Eastern cultures which Tiffany had visited through the lens of modern American design.
This example, with pulled tip and thin undulating stem, is formed entirely from pale blue Tiffany Favrile Glass with allover brilliant silvery gold surface iridescence.
This rare example of authentic blown Tiffany Glass is inscribed on the underside with signature and date code.
Height: 14 ½ inches (36.8 cm)
Diameter: 5 inches (12.7 cm)