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Pair of Vases

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Vases by artist. Large white vase with a wide base and narrow opening at the top. The vase has a floral design with a mix of dark and light-colored flowers, leaves and branches. A large dark flower on the lower middle section. A bird on the upper right side. A decorative border at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, enamel, iron red and gold (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
368 × 625 px
Museum record:
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