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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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