Vase with landscape and bird-and-flower scenes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by artist Makuzu (also known as Makozuke) Kōzan, is titled "Vase with landscape and bird-and-flower scenes". The vase has a wide mouth and a flared rim. The body of the vase is tall and narrow, with a slight taper towards the base. The vase has a circular base with a small foot ring. The vase features a black background with white illustrations. The illustrations depict various scenes, including landscapes and bird-and-flower scenes. The landscapes show trees, mountains, and possibly a body of water. The bird-and-flower scenes show birds perched on branches with flowers. The vase also features illustrations of various types of flowers, including chrysanthemums, peonies, and lotus flowers. The illustrations are intricate and detailed, with many different elements and patterns throughout. The top and bottom of the vase have geometric patterns around the rim and base. The background of the image is a solid gray color.