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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
Museum record:
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