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Celery Vase

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is made of clear glass. The base is circular and flat. The stem connecting the base to the body is short, thick, and composed of stacked, small circular segments. The body features a series of vertical ridges. The top has a ruffled edge with multiple protrusions. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
453 × 625 px
Museum record:
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