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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
Museum record:
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