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Vase

Chelsea Keramic Art Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teal vase with a rounded body and short neck. The body is mostly circular and the base is a square with indented curved sides. There are raised handles on either side resembling flowers or leaves. The teal glaze has a brushed appearance with darker and lighter vertical streaks. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the right. The object is titled "Vase" by "Chelsea Keramic Art Works".

Artwork Details

Date
1876–80
Medium
Probably earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
483 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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