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Prunus Vase with Inlaid Clouds and Flying Cranes Design

Cleveland Museum of Art

Large gray vase with a narrow mouth and a wide body that tapers towards the base. The vase features a light gray-green glaze with a pattern of small, lighter gray flowers or clouds. A band of curved lines and a stylized design resembling clouds or waves encircles the top of the vase. On the body, an inlaid design depicting flying cranes is visible. The lower portion of the vase has an etched pattern resembling tree branches. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast by the vase onto the surface below. The artist and title of the piece is by "Prunus Vase with Inlaid Clouds and Flying Cranes Design".

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676 × 900 px
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