Vase

The image shows two identical vases by Tsuruzawa Tanzan. The vases are bulbous with a narrow mouth and neck. The vases are decorated with a design featuring dark and light patterns. The dark patterns include curved lines, flowers, and geometric shapes; the light patterns are intricate and cover the entire surface. The vases are symmetrical and face forward. The background is a plain light-colored wall, and the vases sit on a light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: Clay decorated with slip under a transparent glaze andcolored enamels (Nabeshima ware)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 599 × 376 px
Museum record:: View original