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Square Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square vase with a dark and light pattern border. A decorative panel on one side and a snake on the other. The border around the edge of the vase consists of triangles arranged in a repeating pattern. The main body of the vase is divided into two visible panels. The panel on the left features a raised design with curved lines and floral patterns. The panel on the right features a raised snake design. The background of both panels appears to have a mix of dots and small shapes. The overall shape of the vase is a square prism with right angles. The artist of the Square Vase is unknown. The title of the piece is Square Vase.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
White porcelain decorated in enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
426 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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