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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase by artist Maki depicts a bulbous body on a short foot with a long thin neck flaring into a wavy-edged rim. The vase features a predominantly blue-green background with a decorative bird motif on the body within a circular border. The neck and body are adorned with geometric patterns. The top section displays diagonal yellow lines on a brown background.

Artwork details

Date:
1865–71
Medium:
Cloisonné enamel
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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