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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture Vase by Pablo Picasso is a shiny gray ceramic piece. The base consists of two spherical shapes, one larger than the other, positioned side by side. A stem-like structure rises from the larger sphere, curving to the right. A smaller spherical shape is attached to the right side of the stem. The top of the stem flares out into a trumpet-like shape, forming the opening of the vase. The entire piece has a reflective surface with visible brush strokes. It is set against a white background with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
before ca. 1860
Medium:
Stoneware with blue glaze (Guandong ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
519 × 625 px
Museum record:
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