Ruby Vase

Cleveland Museum of Art

Ruby Vase by George Ravenscroft. The vase is made of deep red transparent glass and features a wide, flared mouth with a scalloped rim. It has an etched design depicting cherubs and grapevines around the body. The base is octagonal and features an etched design. The stem connecting the base to the body is narrow and has a series of ridges. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.