Vase 1886 - 1890

This "Vase" was created by Hobbs, Brockunier and Company, a prominent glassmaking company, between 1886 and 1890. The vase, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, exemplifies the company's expertise in producing colorful and intricate glass objects. The vase's distinctive, graduated color scheme, transitioning from a vibrant red at the top to a soft yellow at the bottom, showcases the "cased glass" technique, where layers of differently colored glass are fused together. This piece, a testament to the artistry of Hobbs, Brockunier and Company, embodies the beauty and technical skill of the late 19th-century American glassmaking tradition.