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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a vase by artist William Moorcroft. Tall, slender vase with a wide mouth and narrow base. The vase has a flared rim. The body of the vase is decorated with various designs, including a large bird, flowers, and geometric patterns. The vase has a narrow neck that widens into a flared mouth. The base of the vase features a decorative border. The background of the image is a plain wall. The vase is sitting on a flat surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain decorated in colored enamels and gold (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
376 × 624 px
Museum record:
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