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Pattern for applied cactus motif on the Magnolia Vase

Tiffany & Co. American
ca. 1893
Not on view
This solid, full-sized pattern, in the shape of a cactus, was used for one of the four different applied cacti motifs on the base of the Magnolia Vase, 99.2, which is also in the collection of the Museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pattern for applied cactus motif on the Magnolia Vase
  • Maker: Tiffany & Co. (American, New York, NY, 1837–present)
  • Date: ca. 1893
  • Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Lead, metal alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Tiffany & Company, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.191.2
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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