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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase by artist titled "Vase" resembles an ear of corn. The vase is white ceramic. It is tall and slightly narrow, with a wide mouth. The body of the vase has rows of small squares similar to kernels on an ear of corn. A leaf-like shape protrudes from the bottom half of the vase. The base of the vase flares out slightly, similar to the bottom of an ear of corn. The background is gray and darker at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
452 × 624 px
Museum record:
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