A group of Bryant 's friends commissioned Tiffany & Co. to craft modern vase in the style of Greek vases .
The vase was created in celebration of American poet William Cullen Bryant 's 80th birthday in 1875 .
A group of poet 's friends commissioned Tiffany & Co. to craft modern vase in the style of Greek vases .
The vase was created in celebration of American poet William Cullen Bryant 's 80th birthday in 1875 .