Vase with Depiction of Bugaku Dancer
Vase with depiction of Bugaku dancer. The vase is tall and narrow. It has two handles on either side near the top. The vase is decorated with a mosaic pattern in shades of red, blue, gold, and black. The pattern consists of small squares and geometric shapes. A large image of a Bugaku dancer in red is on the front. The dancer appears to be wearing a kimono and a headdress. The base of the vase has a decorative border. The background of the image is gray. The vase is centered in the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th century
- Medium
- Pottery covered with a crackled transparent glaze over which are designs in enamels and gold (Kyoto ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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