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Square vase with flowers of four seasons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The square vase with flowers of four seasons by Namikawa Yasuhisa is black with white floral designs. The vase has a flared mouth and a wide, flat rim. The body of the vase is square with rounded corners. Each side has a different floral design. The designs are white and appear to be painted on the black background. The designs show flowers, leaves, and stems. The background of the image is gray. A shadow is cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels over black ground (Jingdezhen ware, famille noire)
Culture
China
Dimensions
373 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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