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Vase Clock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a clock in the shape of a vase. The clock is made of metal and has a wide base that tapers to a narrow neck with a flared top. Two handles are on either side of the clock near the top, each handle is shaped like a swan's head and neck. The clock face is white with Roman numerals and two small dots for the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. The clock hands are black. The clock sits on a square base. The background is light gray. Title: Vase Clock. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
French
Dimensions
485 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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