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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by John Derbyshire, is a black glass vase. The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It has a ribbed rim and a decorative base. The body of the vase is adorned with a leaf pattern and a beaded design on either side. The base of the vase is square-shaped with a ribbed edge. The vase appears to be made of dark-colored glass, possibly black or dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Dimensions
517 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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