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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by artist Tsuneko Okayama is a dark-colored vase with a glossy finish. The vase has a wide, flared mouth and a narrow base. The body of the vase is bulbous in the middle and has a slight indent around the middle. The vase's color transitions from dark blue at the bottom to dark green and brown towards the top.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Stoneware with Jun-type glaze (Shiwan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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