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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by Tokyu. A tall, clear glass vase with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The vase has vertical ridges and a decorative pattern around the top. It sits on a reflective surface, with a light-colored wall in the background. The vase is shaped like an elongated oval with the top and bottom cut off. The base of the vase flares out slightly. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Blown overlay opaque white and clear red glass
Culture:
British, probably
Dimensions:
477 × 624 px
Museum record:
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