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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by an unknown artist depicts a white vase with a narrow neck and a bulbous body. The vase has a wide mouth and a small base. It features a black and white design with a floral pattern. The floral design includes flowers and leaves. A geometric pattern encircles the top of the vase's bulbous section, below the neck. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Underglaze blue (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
494 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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