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Celery Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a glass vase titled "Celery Vase" by an unknown artist. The vase has a wide mouth with a scalloped edge. The body of the vase is fluted with vertical ridges. The base of the vase tapers and then flares out into a circular foot. The vase sits on a flat surface with a shadow cast to the left. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1840–50
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
438 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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