Tiffany Studios New York “Cypriote” Vase

This exquisite Tiffany Studios Cypriote vase was created by marvering a mixture of potassium nitrate and glass particles into a gather of deep Prussian blue glass. As the molten glass remained hot, the chemical compounds decomposed, releasing gases that gently ruptured the surface and produced the characteristic pitted texture that defines Cypriote wares. Five applied trails of gold Favrile glass were then tooled into elongated feather forms, with a hook used to draw delicate barbs through the decoration, pulling the underlying Cypriote layer to the surface.