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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by Albert Rutherston has a white base with a wide body that tapers to a narrower neck and mouth. The vase features a black and white design with a repeating pattern of flowers and leaves. There are vertical lines on the body of the vase, with a floral pattern in between. The top and bottom of the vase have a decorative border. The background of the image is grey, and the vase is sitting on a white surface.

Artwork details

Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
440 × 625 px
Museum record:
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