Vase in form of a Carp
Vase in form of a Carp by Japanese artist. Gray ceramic vase shaped like a carp. The body covered in scale-like patterns. The carp has a dragon-like head with a mouth agape. The carp has whisker-like protrusions. The dorsal fin runs along the top of the back. The tail fin is on the right side. Small numbers are printed vertically on the tail fin. The background is light grey. The image is in black and white. The object is on a flat surface. The object casts a faint shadow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1780
- Medium
- Porcelain decorated in blue under the glaze (Arita ware, Imari type)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 388 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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