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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a vase by artist Kondo. The vase has a white base color. The top portion of the vase is cylindrical and narrow. The bottom portion of the vase is rounded. The top and bottom portions are separated by a line. The top portion of the vase contains a pattern of dark floral designs and geometric shapes. The bottom portion of the vase contains a pattern of dark floral designs and geometric shapes. The top of the vase is rimmed with a decorative border. The base of the vase is rimmed with a decorative border. The background is shaded gray, with a white surface in front.

Artwork Details

Date
Before 1645
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
495 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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