These vases are what is called trench art. This means it is created during a war on the battlefield, creating art using materials that were available in the trenches. In this case it is clear that the vases are made from shells.
TRENCH ART VASES
1920sEA/BE/0032
These vases are what is called trench art. This means it is created during a war on the battlefield, creating art using materials that were available in the trenches. In this case it is clear that the vases are made from shells.