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Vase

Chelsea Keramic Art Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase by Chelsea Keramic Art Works. The vase is ceramic. It has a narrow mouth and neck that gradually widen to form the body. The base of the vase is round. The vase displays a predominantly red and beige color scheme. The red tone is more pronounced at the bottom and middle, fading into beige towards the top. The surface shows signs of distress and aging. Two small golden labels are affixed to the front. The upper label features 'XXVIII' in black. The bottom label contains blurry text. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1885–89
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
American
Dimensions
460 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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