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Vase

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two white ceramic vases, made by United States Pottery Company. The vases have a wide base and a narrow neck with a flared mouth. They are identical and have two handles on either side. The vases are bulbous at the bottom with a design featuring rounded arches and flowers. The design on the bottom half of both vases features clusters of grapes and leaves. The background of the image appears to be a plain wall or backdrop. The image is in black and white. The vases are placed side by side on a surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1849–58
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
571 × 625 px
Museum record:
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