Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork

Pair of tall vintage brass vases with a black matte finish. Hand-etched floral designs reveal the golden brass beneath. One is a sleek bud vase; the other features a scalloped rim and a pedestal base. 11.75 inches tall.
Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork
Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork
Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork
Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork
Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork
Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork
Pair of tall vintage brass vases with a black matte finish. Hand-etched floral designs reveal the golden brass beneath. One is a sleek bud vase; the other features a scalloped rim and a pedestal base. 11.75 inches tall. Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork
Mid-Century Etched Brass & Black Vases – Set of 2 India Metalwork
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This set of vases features a slender, elongated silhouette and a tactile, etched texture, offering a grounded aesthetic for curated study displays. 

Crafted in India during the mid-to-late 20th century, these pieces utilize a traditional "black and gold" metalwork technique where the solid brass body is coated in a dark matte finish and then intricately etched by hand to reveal the brilliant metal beneath. The set provides a sophisticated visual balance: one vase offers a sleek, modern tapered form, while the other features a romantic scalloped rim and a graceful pedestal base.

The hand-etched floral patterns wrap around the midsection of each vessel, flanked by rhythmic geometric bands that emphasize their nearly 12-inch height. This high-contrast palette makes them an ideal choice for a dark academia library or an autumn mantle, where the golden brass highlights can catch the warm flicker of candlelight. Whether styled with dried autumnal botanicals or left as standalone sculptural objects, these vases serve as a reverent tribute to global craftsmanship, bringing a sense of historic weight and worldly charm to a modern interior.

This set is vintage, approximately 50 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.

Origin: India
Era: Mid-Century (c. 1970s)
Material: Brass
Dimensions: 11.75" x 3.00" (Base Width)
Condition: Very good, no major scrapes or dents. The inside did not come clean.
Special Feature: Hand-etched "Black and Gold" technique.
Note: Vases are marked "India" on the bottom; the black coating is a traditional lacquer that can develop a beautiful, authentic patina over time.