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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a wide flared mouth and narrow neck. The vase has a textured surface featuring various designs including leaves and flowers. There are two circular blue panels on either side, each containing a raised butterfly motif. The base of the vase is round and flat. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. Vase by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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