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Stand for Alcove Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of rectangular object titled "Stand for Alcove Ornament" by an unknown artist. Object has a flat top and sides with a floral design and curved legs. Object sits on a flat surface with a ruler to the left and a plaque to the right that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1923". Background is light-colored. Object is centered in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
1840
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 349 px
Museum record:
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