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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase, artist not specified, with a wide mouth and a base that tapers down, resembling a tree stump. The vase features a design that mimics tree bark at the bottom, complete with vertical lines and a twisted rope-like element encircling it, along with several small, rounded protrusions. The upper portion of the vase is adorned with a raised pattern of leaves and flowers. The rim of the vase has a wavy edge.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
462 × 624 px
Museum record:
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