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Vase with Butterflies

Katō Tomotarō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a narrow opening at the top and a wide, rounded body that tapers towards the bottom. It is primarily pink with a white base. The vase features white and blue butterflies painted on it. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue, overglaze pink and white slip
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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