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Monumental vase

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)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Admiral Frederic R. Harris Gift, 1944

Classification

Natural Substances

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Culture

probably Italian, Florence and French, Paris

Rights

Public Domain

About Pierre Philippe Thomire

1751–1843 • France

Comment on works: bronze artist; enchaser; artisan; marble sculptor; metal artist; engraver

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