Artwork preview

Vitrine Containing Twenty-Five Ornaments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a vitrine containing twenty-five ornaments. Dark-colored display case with a glass front, rectangular shape, and a flat top. The case has multiple shelves of varying sizes, arranged in a staggered pattern. Each shelf is decorated with a white border. The shelves contain 25 small objects, including vases, figurines, and other ornaments. Objects are made of white materials, possibly ceramic or stone. Some objects have intricate designs or patterns. The case stands on a table or stand with a decorative base. The background is a plain wall with shadows cast by the case. The Vitrine Containing Twenty-Five Ornaments is by artist Mark Rothko.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
a-y: Jade and other materials: z: wood vitrine with strips of ivory fret
Culture
China
Dimensions
448 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette