An elegant hand-blown cobalt blue art glass pitcher produced for the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA). Hand-crafted in the style of classical ancient Roman and early European art glass, this vessel features a rich, deep cobalt hue with outstanding clarity and presence.

The piece is distinguished by a flared pour spout, a bulbous body set on a flared pedestal base, and a hand-applied high-arched handle with a scrolled tail terminal. A single applied glass thread (coil wrap) accentuates the lower neck, echoing historic glassmaking techniques. The underside of the base is lightly hand-etched with the official museum mark (c) MMA.

Details

Maker / Brand: Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Reproduction
Material: Hand-Blown Glass
Color: Cobalt Blue
Type: Pitcher / Water Jug
Era: Late 20th Century
Markings: Etched (c) MMA on the base
Production Technique: Hand-Blown / Applied Handle & Threading
Height: 9 1/2 in (approx. 24.23 cm)
Base Diameter: 3 7/8 in (approx. 9.84 cm)
Weight: 2 lb 1.4 oz

Key Design Features

Hand-Applied Handle: Smooth, high-looped handle featuring a curled lower terminal.
Neck Trailing: Single applied glass coil/wrap encircling the neck band.
Form: Classic urn-shaped body resting on an integrated flared foot.
Authenticity: Explicitly etched on the foot rim with the official Metropolitan Museum of Art copyright mark.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Minor base wear consistent with age and gentle display. Standard minor bubbles and slight asymmetry natural to hand-blown studio glass.