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Vase with Lion-Shaped Handles and Cranes amid Clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase with Lion-Shaped Handles and Cranes amid Clouds", is predominantly white. The body of the vase is bulbous at the bottom and narrows to a neck with a wide mouth. It has two handles on either side shaped like lions' heads. The vase features a raised geometric pattern around the rim. The body of the vase showcases a design of overlapping semicircles and floral motifs. The background of the image is a flat gray color. The artist of this piece is not visually identifiable.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
White porcelain with designs in low relief (Hirado ware, Mikawachi kiln)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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