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Hanging Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hanging Vase by Leach. A black and white photograph of a vase. The vase is predominantly dark with lighter areas. The vase is rounded at the top with a narrower bottom. The surface has some lighter streaks and spots. The top and bottom edges are rounded. The vase has a small rectangular hole on one side. The background is light grey. A ruler is placed in front of the vase for scale.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Paste covered with polychrome splashes (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
418 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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