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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Vase by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The vase is made of glass, predominantly black, white, and gray. It features a square base with a slightly raised edge around the bottom. The body of the vase is octagonal and made up of two connected pieces. The surface of the vase has a marbled appearance with swirling patterns of black, white, and gray. The top of the vase is open and has a decorative edge. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The vase is positioned on a flat surface, casting a subtle shadow underneath. The overall appearance of the vase suggests it is ornate and decorative.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Dimensions
518 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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