Collections: Decorative Arts: Vase

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Vase

• Maker: Harry Bertoia, American, born Italy, 1915-1978
• Medium: Brass, metal
• Place Manufactured: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA
• Dates: 1937-1938
• Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 4 x 2 7/8 in. (24.8 x 10.2 x 7.3 cm)
• Markings: no marks
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no insccriptiions
• Collections: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor
• Accession Number: 85.160.3
• Credit Line: H. Randolph Lever Fund
• Image: Overall, 85.160.3_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
Harry Bertoia (American, born Italy, 1915-1978). Vase, 1937-1938. Brass, metal, 9 3/4 x 4 x 2 7/8 in. (24.8 x 10.2 x 7.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, 85.160.3 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.160.3_bw.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Vase, brass and other metal. Made from seven extruded brass tubes of varying diameters surrounding a wide center tube. All tubes the same height. The spaces between the tubes filled with unknown white metal. The bottom fitted with a brass plate of conforming shape. CONDITION: Considerable surface wear including scratches, old fingerprints and tarnish. Polish (?) build-up on all surfaces where tubes meet. Numerous minor gouges to base.