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Phänomen Vase

c. 1898–1903

Johann Lötz Witwe, Klostermühle

(German)
Culture
Austria
Medium
glass
Measurements
height: 25.4 cm (10 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the family of Harold S. Meyer 2024.102
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Witwe means "widow" in German; the name of the company was given by the wife of Johann Lötz, Susanne, who ran the business after her husband’s death.

Description

Johann Lötz Witwe was a renowned Bohemian glass manufacturer whose works are outstanding examples of Art Nouveau glass. In the 1890s, it produced cheaper versions of Tiffany’s colored glasses with metallic iridescence. Eventually, the Bohemian factory developed its own aesthetic and technique and commissioned leading designers of the Vienna Secession movement. The Phänomen (Phenomenon) range, patented in 1898, is one of the signature products of Lötz.
An iridescent glass vase features a bulbous base tapering into a long, thin neck with a flared, folded rim. Fluid, feather-like patterns of pale blue and gold swirl across the amber-colored body, creating wavy, overlapping lines. These designs transition into a solid metallic gold finish on the upper neck. The entire smooth surface reflects light with an iridescent glow, showing hints of pink and orange throughout.

Phänomen Vase

c. 1898–1903

Johann Lötz Witwe, Klostermühle

(German)
Austria

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