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Rubin's Vase

Rubin's Vase

$49.95 $19.98
Item #: HT6976
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EXCLUSIVE!  This three-dimensional vase is just a vase… until you shine a light on it and cast a shadow on the wall. You'll see the famous two-dimensional illusion that shifts between a vase and ... More

EXCLUSIVE!  This three-dimensional vase is just a vase… until you shine a light on it and cast a shadow on the wall. You'll see the famous two-dimensional illusion that shifts between a vase and two faces looking at each other, almost nose-to-nose. Developed by Danish psychologist Edgar Rubin to show the figure-ground distinction the brain makes during physical perception. Glazed ceramic. About 10" at widest point, 10" high, and watertight.

7 Reviews
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LORRAINE A.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
04/29/22
Beautiful vase
Review by LORRAINE A. on 04/29/22 review stating Beautiful vase
I havent had the opportunity to use lights to cast a shadow yet but am very happy with the vase
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JAY P.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
07/15/21
Two-faced
Review by JAY P. on 07/15/21 review stating Two-faced
This vase is neat specially when lit from the front, the shadow produced shows the profile of a face on each side.
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VIRGINIA W.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
07/15/21
Rubins Vace
Review by VIRGINIA W. on 07/15/21 review stating Rubins Vace
The Vace went to my daughter for her BD. She LOVED it. She sent me a pic with a large bouquet of flowers in it. Perfect. I asked her if she could see the two men starring at each other. She said yes that it was pretty cool. Between you I we made a 52 year old little girl very happy. She will always be my little girl. Thank you
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Pyro21
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
08/17/17
Explaining it is half of the fun!
Review by Pyro21 on 08/17/17 review stating Explaining it is half of the fun!
These were given as gifts. It was fascinating watching people, one who is a psychologist, who only saw the pictures. No one had ever seen the actual vase. Once explained, it was fun to watch a grin come over their face and see they could not wait to display it in their office.
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MICHELE M.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
08/08/17
Exactly as Id Hoped!
Review by MICHELE M. on 08/08/17 review stating Exactly as Id Hoped!
So happy that I made this purchase! Vase is larger than I thought and makes a great centerpiece! Quick delivery- thank you!
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THOMAS B.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
05/30/17
It is interesting that so
Review by THOMAS B. on 05/30/17 review stating It is interesting that so
It is interesting that so few people understand/appreciate an optical illusion
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ROBERT W.
Verified Buyer
4.0 star rating
02/10/17
Vase Book
Review by ROBERT W. on 02/10/17 review stating Vase Book
Nice vase but many people fail to see the two profiles even after I point them out. Having said that, I liked the vase enough to buy 2 of them!

Highlighted Customer Reviews


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THOMAS B. reviewed Rubin's Vase
5 star rating
It is interesting that so
Review by THOMAS B. review stating It is interesting that so
It is interesting that so few people understand/appreciate an optical illusion
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MICHELE M. reviewed Rubin's Vase
5 star rating
Exactly as Id Hoped!
Review by MICHELE M. review stating Exactly as Id Hoped!
So happy that I made this purchase! Vase is larger than I thought and makes a great centerpiece! Quick delivery- thank you!
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Pyro21 reviewed Rubin's Vase
5 star rating
Explaining it is half of the fun!
Review by Pyro21 review stating Explaining it is half of the fun!
These were given as gifts. It was fascinating watching people, one who is a psychologist, who only saw the pictures. No one had ever seen the actual vase. Once explained, it was fun to watch a grin come over their face and see they could not wait to display it in their office.
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