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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a vase by artist Lenox. The vase has a hexagonal base with a wavy line pattern around the bottom. The body of the vase is white with a floral design. The neck of the vase has a ridged design. The top of the vase has a honeycomb pattern. The vase is photographed from the front. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1660
Medium:
White porcelain with slip relief; decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
431 × 625 px
Museum record:
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