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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three white ceramic vases with black accents. The vase on the left is bulbous with a narrow neck and flared mouth. A bird on a branch and leaves are on the front. The middle vase is taller and slenderer than the other two. It has leaves and a mask on the front. The vase on the right is similar in shape to the left vase. It has a bird on a stand on the front. All three vases have raised decorative elements. They are sitting on a flat surface against a dark background. The vases are titled "Vase" and the artist is unidentified.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 481 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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