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This five-fingered vase, also known as a flower horn or finger vase, is a decorative piece for a mantel. Tulips or other flowers would be placed in each “finger,” creating a dramatic, fan-like display.
INDE 105755
Archeologists uncovered this object at the site of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia during an excavation from 2000 to 2003.
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Details
- Title: Quintal Vase
- Location Created: Great Britain
- Original Source: Independence National Historical Park, National Park Service
- Rights: Courtesy of Independence National Historical Park Collection, Philadelphia, PA
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