Vase

• Artist: James Prestini (Maker)
• Medium: Birch, copper
• Geographical Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Dates: ca. 1943-1953
• Dimensions: 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm)
• Markings: Impressed in bottom of vase: "PRESTINI"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 17, Shelf G
• Accession Number: 81.113.4
• Image: 81.113.4_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Lathe-turned, simple cylinder birch vase with copper liner. Vase has solid foot rim; lathe connection apparent inside bottom. Copper liner is slightly flaring, has one soldered seam, bottom soldered in, rolled lip. CONDITION: Vase: good, some discoloration inside; Liner: corroded and discolored inside.