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Vase

Shunko

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a vase by Shunko. The vase is white with a cracked surface and black spots. The vase has a bulbous body with a narrow neck. It appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The surface of the vase is covered in a network of fine cracks, giving it a weathered appearance. There are several larger dark spots on the surface, which may be glaze defects or intentional design elements. The base of the vase is uneven and has small, irregularly shaped feet. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a thick, crackled glaze much congealed, leaving bare spots
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
425 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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