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Fire-fly cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a Fire-fly cage by an unknown artist. The cage has a rounded rectangular shape with a domed top. The cage is made of a material that appears to be ceramic or porcelain. The object sits on three small feet. The body of the cage features a repeating pattern of oval shapes. The bottom section of the cage has a different design and appears to be a different material or color. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. There are some small labels or tags at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
487 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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