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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a tall, dark-colored vase. The vase is made of ceramic or glass and has a glossy finish. The color is primarily dark gray with lighter gray and black speckles throughout. The top and bottom edges are rounded. The vase tapers slightly from top to bottom. The background is a plain light gray color. The vase appears to be by the artist Bernard Leach.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Clay; glaze flecked with black and splashed with red at shoulder; metal rim at neck; (Awata ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
363 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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