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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown vase with gold accents. The vase has a square base and top. The body of the vase is bulbous. Gold designs are etched into the vase, including lines, triangles, and curved shapes. A small animal head is attached to the right side. The background is gray with a slight shadow under the vase. Vase by Albert Ernest Gallé.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 19th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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