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Vase

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two identical white vases. The vases are ornate with a ribbed neck and flared rim. The bodies of the vases are bulbous with handles on either side. The vases have a design featuring a floral pattern in a darker color on a lighter background, and raised floral and fruit decorations. The vases appear to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1849–58
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
571 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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