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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two vases. The vases are symmetrical and face forward; they are side by side and identical. The vases are bulbous in the center and taper at the top and bottom. The top of each vase has a short neck. The vases are decorated with etched designs. The etched designs include a bird standing on a branch on one vase and a dragon on the other. The designs also include floral elements. The vases have a geometric pattern on the bottom. The background is light grey. The photo is black and white. The vases are by an artist whose name is not specified, and the title of the piece is "Vase".

Artwork Details

Date
1664–1700
Medium
Porcelain with reticulated design and ornamentation in colors and gold (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 564 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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