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Vase

Louis C. Tiffany

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by Louis C. Tiffany is a glass vase. The vase is tall and slender with a flared mouth and a narrow base. The vase is wider at the bottom than at the top. The base of the vase is rounded. The vase has a brown and purple color with a subtle sheen. The vase features a peacock feather design with blue and gold accents. The design consists of a stylized feather pattern with curved lines and shapes. The background of the image is white. The vase appears to be set against a plain background with a subtle shadow underneath. The overall shape of the vase is asymmetrical, with the top being narrower than the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
1893–96
Medium:
Favrile glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
392 × 624 px
Museum record:
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