Monumental vase

1819·Russian malachite, composite filling material; gilt-bronze mounts; bronze pedestal·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)

Purchase, Admiral Frederic R. Harris Gift, 1944

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Year: 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: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Artist: Pierre Philippe Thomire

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Artist: Pierre Philippe Thomire
Year: 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)
Watts ID: WW-1819-317669

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Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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