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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a wide mouth and curved, flared rim. The vase has a short, narrow base and a wider body. There are black floral designs on the vase. The design on the front of the vase features a plant with a flower and leaves. There are also latticework cutouts on either side of the vase. The background is dark gray. A small line of black text is printed on the front of the base.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Kakiemon style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 559 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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