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Vase

Chelsea Keramic Art Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is a rounded, bulbous ceramic piece. The vase has a narrow opening at the top and a short, circular base. The color of the vase is primarily a deep red, transitioning to almost black at the rim and to shades of brown and purple towards the bottom. The surface of the vase appears glossy and reflective. The background of the image is white with a slight shadow underneath the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1885–89
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 484 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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