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Hanging Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical vase with a dark brown, textured surface. The vase features several gold-colored dragonflies and small flowers attached to thin branches. The background of the image is a gradient of gray. The title of the piece is "Hanging Vase" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 19th century
Medium
Iron inlaid with copper, silver and copper alloys (shibuichi), gilded accents
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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