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Decorated Wooden Vase (pokerwork)
Overview
Tall cylindrical shaped wooden vase with engraved red flowers (possibly poinsettias). Inside vase is a secured glass.
Historical information
A pokerwork vase is a decorative wooden vase that features designs burned into its surface using a heated metal tool. This technique is also known as pyrography.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.542
Item type
Vases
Themes
Material
Glass
Wood
Width
76 mm
Height or length
228 mm
Inscriptions and markings
(none)
Contextual information
Because wood can rot or leak, wooden vases include a small hidden glass tube or insert inside to hold water and real flowers.
Keywords
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Sunday, 13 September, 2026
Completeness
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