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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase by artist. Tall, narrow vase with wide base. The vase is brown with darker brown designs. The top portion features a row of circles, followed by vertical lines and a woven pattern. A curled design is below the woven pattern. The base has a wide, flat foot and a decorative pattern around the middle. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Pottery incised and covered with glaze (Shidoro ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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