Who created "Monumental vase"?

Monumental vase was created by Pierre Philippe Thomire in lapidary work: early 19th century; pedestal and mounts: 1819.

When was "Monumental vase" created?

This artwork was created lapidary work: early 19th century; pedestal and mounts: 1819.

Is "Monumental vase" in the public domain?

Yes, Monumental vase is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Monumental vase

Q: What medium is "Monumental vase"?

Monumental vase is Russian malachite, composite filling material; gilt-bronze mounts; bronze pedestal.

Pierre Philippe Thomire

lapidary work: early 19th century; pedestal and mounts: 1819

Medium

Russian malachite, composite filling material; gilt-bronze mounts; bronze pedestal

Dimensions

Overall: H. with pedestal 109 1/4 in., Wt. 1575lb. (277.5 cm, 714.4153kg); Vase: H. without pedestal 63 3/4 x Circum. at top 54 x Circum. at bottom 30 (161.9 x 137.2 x 76.2 cm); Pedestal: H. 45 1/2 x W. 37 1/2 x D. 37 1/2 in. (115.6 x 95.3 x 95.3 cm)

Classification

Natural Substances

Culture

probably Italian, Florence and French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Admiral Frederic R. Harris Gift, 1944

Accession Number

44.152a, b

Monumental vase

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