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Celery vase

Benjamin Bakewell & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass vase with a flared mouth and a short stem. The vase has an etched design near the top featuring bow tied curtains or drapes. The lower portion of the vase, near the base, has vertical lines carved into the glass, and the base is round and flat. The object has a decorative element separating the base from the lower portion of the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Blown-molded and engraved glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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