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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by artist unknown. The object is a white vase with a wide mouth and a narrow base, featuring two handles on either side. The handles are shaped like human heads with wavy hair. The vase has a flared rim with a decorative edge. The body of the vase is white with black streaks running vertically down the upper portion. There are circular designs around the lower part of the vase. The vase sits on a flat surface against a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
1800
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
522 × 624 px
Museum record:
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