The Adams Vase, 1893–95, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh

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The Adams Vase, 1893–95, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, Overall: 19 7/16 x 13 x 9 1/4 in. ( x 33 x cm); 352 oz. 18 dwt. (10977 g), Metal, Commissioned in honor of Edward Dean Adams, chairman of the board of the American Cotton Oil Company, this bejeweled and enameled gold vase was designed to resemble the cotton plant. The overall form and coloration emulate those of the bell-shaped cotton flower, and the rock-crystal cover represents the white boll

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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