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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a vase. The vase is bulbous with a narrow neck. The vase features intricate designs and patterns, including swirling lines and shapes. There are also depictions of birds and human figures on the vase. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or clay material. The background of the image is a plain gray color. A ruler is placed in front of the vase for scale. A small white label at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". The title is "Vase".

Artwork details

Date:
1730
Medium:
Paste; surface with decorations in relief
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
420 × 625 px
Museum record:
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