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Presentation vase

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass vase with a wide, flared mouth and a rounded lip. The body of the vase is etched with a city skyline and some text. The vase has a short, narrow stem with a wide base and two rounded protrusions on either side, just below the body. The base is circular and flat. The vase is presented on a plain white background with a subtle gradient that darkens towards the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
1843
Medium:
Blown, cut, and engraved glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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