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Hurricane Shade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image Hurricane Shade by artist Lenox features a clear glass vase with a wide mouth and narrow base. The vase sits on a table against a wall. It has a wide body that tapers in at the bottom and a narrow decorative band around the top. The body of the vase features an etched design consisting of starbursts. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Glass
Culture
British or Irish
Dimensions
452 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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