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James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.4_mark_bw.jpg)
James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). Vase, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.4_mark_bw.jpg)
James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.4_mark_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). Vase, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.4_mark_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.4_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). Vase, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.4_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.81.113.4.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). Vase, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.81.113.4.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 81.113.1-.2_81.113.4_81.113.7_81.113.10_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). Vase, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 81.113.1-.2_81.113.4_81.113.7_81.113.10_bw.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 81.113.7_81.113.1_81.113.10_81.113.2_81.113.4.jpg)

James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). Vase, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 81.113.7_81.113.1_81.113.10_81.113.2_81.113.4.jpg)

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Vase

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MAKER James Prestini, American, 1908–1993
MEDIUM Birch, copper
  • Place Made: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • 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)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS Impressed in bottom of vase: "PRESTINI"
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 81.113.4
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Professor James Prestini
    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.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
    CAPTION James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). Vase, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.4_mark_bw.jpg)
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    James Prestini (American, 1908–1993). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1943–1953. Birch, copper, 8 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (21.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Professor James Prestini, 81.113.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.113.4_mark_bw.jpg)

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