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1940

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Vase (Germany), 1920–40

This is a Vase. It was manufactured by Carstens-Uffrecht. It is dated 1920–40 and we acquired it in 1996. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Victor Wiener. It is credited Gift of Victor Wiener.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 12.3 x 18.8 x 14.2cm (4 13/16 x 7 3/8 x 5 9/16in.)

It has the following markings

On bottom of dish, in black, a triangle containing a horizontal line with a rising perpendicular arrow all surmounting "DEK. 256". Also, raised "212 b.".

Cite this object as

Vase (Germany), 1920–40; Manufactured by Carstens-Uffrecht (Germany); glazed earthenware; H x W x D: 12.3 x 18.8 x 14.2cm (4 13/16 x 7 3/8 x 5 9/16in.); Gift of Victor Wiener; 1996-18-15

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