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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by an unknown artist, is bulbous with a narrow neck and mouth. The bottom third of the vase is white; the top two-thirds are blue with white spots. A blue line of scrolling shapes encircles the vase where the white and blue sections meet. The base of the vase is chipped. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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