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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two white vases by artist Severance. The vases are white and made of ceramic or porcelain. They are identical and symmetrical. Each vase has a wide, scalloped mouth. The neck of each vase is narrow and features a decorative pattern. The body of each vase is bulbous with a design featuring raised floral motifs and hanging grapes. The vases are positioned side by side, facing forward. The background is a plain gray color. The vases cast a shadow on the surface below them. The surface is light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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