Artwork preview

Flower Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Flower Vase by artist Jane Peterson features a gray vase with a bulbous base and a slender neck. The vase has a wide mouth and a small circular base. It has a textured surface with small bumps and a speckled appearance. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or glass. The vase is shown against a plain background. The overall shape of the vase resembles a teardrop. The color of the vase is primarily gray with white speckles.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with a glaze over which there is a dappled glaze (Mino ware, Zhun type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
434 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette