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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a flared mouth and scalloped rim. The body of the vase is bulbous with a narrow neck. Two white handles on either side. The vase features a brown eagle on a yellow pedestal, surrounded by green leaves and pink flowers. Above the eagle is a pink leaf-like design with green accents. The background of the vase is white. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
494 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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