This over-the-top golden vase by Tiffany & Co. is a salute to American commerce

"It's not something for everyone, but in terms of its moment it's a star."

Curator Beth Wees on The Adams Vase.

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Throughout 2013, The Met invited curators from across the Museum to each talk about one artwork that changed the way they see the world.

Photography by Oi-Cheong Lee

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