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Figural spill vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Figural spill vase by Boris Kestleman features a sculpture of a recumbent deer with a vase protruding from its back. The deer has a brown body with white streaks and white eyes. It lies on an oblong base with a textured surface resembling tree bark with moss. The vase has a flared mouth, a short neck, and a body that matches the deer's. The base and vase have a similar brown and white streaked pattern. The deer faces right with its head turned slightly towards the viewer and its front legs stretched out in front. Its hind legs are tucked underneath its body. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Earthenware with flint enamel glaze
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 618 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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