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Vase

George E. Ohr

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase by George E. Ohr. A ceramic vase with a narrow, tapered body that is wider at the bottom than at the top. The vase has a yellow base color with numerous black spots of varying sizes scattered across it. The top portion of the vase has a dark glaze with a wavy edge and small holes, giving it a unique texture. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1897–1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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