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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two white vases. Both have same design. Both have wide, short base, rounded body with indented sides and flared rim. Each has two handles on either side. Handles are shaped like branches with leaves and bunches of grapes on them. Vases have textured surface with leaf patterns and raised grape clusters. Vases are symmetrical and identical. Image is black and white. Background is plain gray.

Artwork Details

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