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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, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.160.3. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.160.3_bw.jpg)
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, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.160.3. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.85.160.3.jpg)
Vase
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MEDIUM
Brass, metal
DATES
1937–1938
DIMENSIONS
9 3/4 x 4 x 2 7/8 in. (24.8 x 10.2 x 7.3 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
no marks
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no insccriptiions
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
85.160.3
CREDIT LINE
H. Randolph Lever Fund
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.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
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, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.160.3. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.160.3_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 85.160.3_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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