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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a vase. Double gourd-shaped vase with a narrow neck. Dark background with white designs throughout. A design on the bottom half shows two men sitting at a table. The top half features a design with a bird on the left and another on the right. A floral pattern is in the middle. White background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
White porcelain, decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
352 × 624 px
Museum record:
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