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Open Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a large, dark gray vase on a pedestal base. The vase by artist "Open Vase" has a wide mouth with a short lip that curls outward slightly. The body of the vase is bulbous and smooth. A decorative element encircles the bottom of the bulbous portion. The pedestal base has three distinct sections: a narrow middle section flanked by wider sections, with the bottom one being the widest and having a lip around its edge. The entire piece appears to be made of a dark, possibly metallic material with visible signs of aging or wear, such as spots and discoloration. The background is light gray with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
461 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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