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Beaker

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with flared opening and narrow base. The body of the vase is tall and slender, curving inward from the flared opening to a narrow base. The vase features colorful designs including a purple bird in flight and a red flower with green leaves. The background of the image is dark gray, transitioning to lighter gray at the bottom. The vase appears to be titled "Beaker" by the artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1760–65
Medium:
Opaque glass with enamel decoration
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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