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Vase

Louis C. Tiffany

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by Louis C. Tiffany is black, shiny, and made of glass. The vase has a narrow cylindrical neck and a wide body that tapers down to a slightly narrower base. The body is bulbous with a shape that is wider at the middle than at the top or bottom. The surface of the vase appears smooth and reflective, showing some reflections on its surface. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1893
Medium:
Favrile glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
444 × 625 px
Museum record:
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