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Wide-Mouth Vase with Carp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white vase with a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The vase has two handles on either side. The body of the vase is bulbous and features a black-and-white design depicting a winding stream with plants and several carp swimming in it. A ruler and a small plaque are placed in front of the vase. The background of the image is dark. The title of the image is "Wide-Mouth Vase with Carp" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
492 × 624 px
Museum record:
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