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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a vase titled "Vase" by an unknown artist. The vase has a round body with a narrow neck and mouth. The body of the vase is bulbous, curving inwards to form the base. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a cracked surface. The surface is predominantly gray with darker gray and black patches. There are white streaks running down the front of the vase. The background of the image is light grey. The vase is centered in the image and casts a faint shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with thin slip and transparent glaze; splashes of overglaze (Awata ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
520 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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