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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two white ceramic vases, titled "Vase", by artist William Moorcroft, with a flared lip and narrow neck, have handles on either side. The handles are curved with a leafy design. The bodies of the vases are bulbous with a leaf pattern and bunches of grapes. The vases have a wide base and sit on a flat surface. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
586 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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