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Flower Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a vase titled "Flower Vase" by an unidentified artist. The vase has a wide mouth and tapers down to a wider base. It is mostly white with a crackled surface and dark spots and lines throughout. The rim of the vase is rough and uneven. The base of the vase appears to be darker in color and rough in texture. A small white label is placed in front of the vase on the right side. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Paste decorated under a transparent crackled glaze (Mino ware, Shino type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
443 × 625 px
Museum record:
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