Clutha Vase

<p>In designing his <em>Clutha</em> line, Dresser looked to ancient Roman and Venetian glass that incorporated several colors to great effect. His embrace of naturally occurring bubbles and striations in the glass lends a handcrafted aesthetic, while the vase’s sinuous form references the burgeoning Art Nouveau style. <em>Clutha</em> is the ancient Celtic name for Clyde, the river that flows through Glasgow; the maker of this vase, James Couper and Sons, was located on the banks of the River Clyde. The <em>Clutha</em> line was sold at the fashionable department store Liberty and Co. in London.</p>