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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by Gill is black with a narrow neck and a bulbous body. It has a floral design in white and blue. The flowers and stems are white with blue accents. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The vase casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century or later
Medium:
Stoneware with cloisonné-style decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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