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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by Karl Bickerstaffe features a clear glass body with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The glass has a wavy, rippled pattern that runs vertically down its length. The base of the vase is circular and flat and features engraved numbers. The background is white with a slight shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
1860–80
Medium:
Free-blown aquamarine and red glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
508 × 624 px
Museum record:
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