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Clutha Glass Vase
Clutha Glass Vase
Clutha Glass Vase
Clutha Glass Vase

Clutha Glass Vase

Attributed (Glasgow, Scotland, 1834 - 1904)
Datec.1890
Object NameVase
MediumGlass
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsH: 41 cms
Diameter (base): 9 cms
AcquisitionPurchased in 2011 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011395
About Me'Clutha Art Glass' was produced by the firm of James Couper & Sons in Glasgow from about 1888. This vase is attributed to the industrial designer, Christopher Dresser (1834-1904).

Christopher Dresser, born Glasgow 1834-1904, is known as one of the first designers for industry.
The piece dates to the period following Dresser's four month visit to Japan, 1876-1877, which had a profound impact on his design aesthetic. Prior to the trip he was preoccupied with ornamentation, but on his return he rejected ornament and focussed on form. This stylistic departure resulted in designs that were minimalist and modern and perfectly suited to machine production.
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