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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black vase by artist Kiyomizu. The vase is made of ceramic and features a glossy black glaze with a crackle pattern. The body of the vase is bulbous and asymmetrical with a narrow neck and a wide mouth. The base of the vase is small and rounded with a slight lip around the edge. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The vase casts a shadow on the surface below it. The overall shape of the vase is symmetrical about its vertical axis. The glaze has reflective areas.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain
Culture
China
Dimensions
350 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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