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Vase with lid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a vase with a lid. The vase is bulbous with a narrow base and a wider body that curves inwards at the top. The lid is domed with a pointed finial on top. The vase and lid are decorated with a floral pattern in shades of dark and light gray. The floral pattern features various flowers and foliage. The vase has a decorative border around the bottom and the lid has a decorative border around the edge. The background is a plain light grey color. The artist and title of the piece is "Vase with lid".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
451 × 625 px
Museum record:
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