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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold vase with a wide flared mouth and a painting of a harbor scene around its center. The painting features a blue body of water with multiple sailboats and a large building on the left side. Two gold handles protrude from either side, each handle topped with a figure resembling an animal. The base of the vase is square. The vase is titled "Vase" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1831–35
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
464 × 624 px
Museum record:
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