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Spill Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a ceramic vase titled "Spill Vase" by E. Phillips. The vase features a cylindrical body and a wide mouth with a wavy edge. The top of the vase has decorative swirls on either side of the opening. The base of the vase also features decorative swirls. The body of the vase depicts two male figures embracing; one wears a hat. The figure on the left has short hair and wears a short-sleeved shirt with dots; both figures have their arms wrapped around one another. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
488 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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