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Vase

Makuzu Kōzan I (Miyagawa Toranosuke)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, shiny, dark-colored vase with a wide mouth and narrow neck. The body of the vase is bulbous and rounded. The base is small and circular. The vase appears to be made of metal, possibly silver or darkened copper, with visible scratches on its surface. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
White porcelain covered with a mazarine blue glaze (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
580 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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