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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled Vase depicts a bulbous vase. The vase features a narrow top that flares out slightly and a short neck with a wide, rounded body and a short base. The vase has two small handles on either side. The vase showcases a pattern featuring dragons amidst swirling clouds and waves, alongside other intricate designs. A band of pointed shapes encircles the top. The entire vase appears to be rendered in shades of black and gray, indicating it may be an old object with a dark patina or it could be a black and white photograph. The background of the image is white. The vase, created by the artist, showcases a traditional style likely from Asia.

Artwork details

Medium:
Cloisonné enamel on copper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
457 × 625 px
Museum record:
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