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Flower Vase with Stamped Design of Lotus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow neck. Two small handles protrude from the neck. The body of the vase is bulbous and sits on a short base. A stamped design of a lotus flower is on the front. The vase appears to be made of metal with a dark patina. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Earthenware with brown iron glaze and accidental blue streaks (Ko Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
334 × 624 px
Museum record:
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