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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by Isamu Noguchi: A brown vase with a narrow top and a rounded body that tapers slightly towards the bottom. The vase has a glossy surface with darker brown patches and spots on a lighter brown background. A small lip is around the narrow opening at the top. The vase is on a gray background with a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Pottery decorated with glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
439 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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