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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a vase. The vase is white with a rounded body and narrow opening. A bird with detailed feathers and a long curved tail is depicted on the top portion. The lower portion features a tree with branches and leaves. Small text on the bottom reads "The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1923". A ruler-like scale is along the bottom edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1850
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
401 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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