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Bough Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bough Vase by Louise Bourgeois. A white ceramic sculpture; a reclining deer with a plant coming out of its back; the plant has a bowl on one branch and a vase on top; the overall piece looks like a cross between an animal and plant; the deer has its head up and looks to the right; the base is flat.

Artwork Details

Date
1775–1800
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
475 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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