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

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

"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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The Adams Vase, Paulding Farnham  American, Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel, American
Paulding Farnham
Tiffany & Co.
1893–95