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Vial of white pigment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular frame with flat top and bottom edges and angled sides, encloses a glass-covered box. The box contains multiple compartments. The top compartment holds 9 small, intricately designed, rounded vials or bottles with various patterns and colors. The middle compartment contains 2 rows of objects. The top row holds 13 small cylindrical containers with varied colors and designs. The bottom row holds 6 similar containers and 3 tools. The bottom right compartment features a spool of off-white material. The top right compartment features 2 white objects. The background of the image is plain white. The title of the artwork is "Vial of white pigment" by James Ensor.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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