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Vase

Minzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a Vase by Minzan. Tall, cylindrical vase with wide mouth and narrow base. Two decorative handles on either side of the vase that are shaped like shells or leaves. Vase is made of metal with a dark patina and has a few spots and scratches on the surface. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Clay covered with a transparent crackled glaze over slip, waterstained (Sanuki ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
360 × 625 px
Museum record:
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