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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by Berthoud. Black and white photograph of a metal vase. The vase has a wide flared mouth and a narrow body that bulges out in the middle. Two handles are on either side of the vase, attached to the middle section. The base of the vase is square and flat. The middle section has decorative curved designs on either side. The surface of the vase appears to have scratches and marks. The background is plain and light-colored. The vase is displayed on a flat surface. The image is in black and white. The overall shape of the vase resembles a trumpet or a funnel.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Bronze, light colored
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
404 × 625 px
Museum record:
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