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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by an unknown artist is gold, purple, and white. The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow base. A painting of a man with gray hair wearing a dark suit with a purple vest and white shirt is on the front. The man's painting is surrounded by a purple and gold border. Two gold handles are on either side, each featuring an oval design. The vase has a white base and sits on a square base. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
French
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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