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Vase

Takakazu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with a wide mouth and narrow base. The vase has a bulbous body that tapers in at the middle and then flares out slightly at the top. There are curved protrusions around the middle of the vase. The vase appears to be made of a textured material. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The background is white. The artist is Takakazu and the title is Vase.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Cast iron
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
282 × 623 px
Museum record:
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