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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two identical white ceramic vases by artist William Moorcroft titled "Vase". The vases have a wide base that narrows towards the top. They have two handles on either side. The vases are decorated with floral designs and grape clusters. The floral design on the body of the vase resembles a leaf. The vases have a wide mouth with a ruffled edge. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
459 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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