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Tulip Vase Vase

This is a vase. It was designed by Josef Mendes Da Costa. It is dated 1899 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is stoneware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mr. Justin G. Schiller. It is credited Gift of Justin G. Schiller.

Its dimensions are

11 x 11 cm (4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On the undersided of vase: [1] The letter "J" passing through an encircled "M", incised (artist's monogram). [2] "1899", incised (date mark).

Cite this object as

Tulip Vase Vase; Designed by Josef Mendes Da Costa; Netherlands; stoneware; 11 x 11 cm (4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.); Gift of Justin G. Schiller; 1993-120-17

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