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Cocoon-Shaped Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cocoon-Shaped Vessel by Isamu Noguchi, a dark brown vase with a wide rounded body, featuring vertical ribbed lines and a short narrow neck. The vase has a small foot and appears to have some discoloration or staining on its surface.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–early 1st century BCE
Medium
Earthenware with incised decoration and burnishing
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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