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Large Vase with Butterflies,Origami Cranes, Plovers over Waves, Auspicious Symbols, and Geometric Patterns (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white vase with a wide mouth and narrow base. The vase has a wide, decorative band around the top and bottom. The main body of the vase features a large, symmetrical design consisting of various shapes and patterns, including geometric designs, butterflies, origami cranes, and plovers flying over waves. The design is rendered in shades of black, white, and gray. The background of the image is a plain gray wall, and the vase appears to be sitting on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue, overglaze polychrome enamels (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
255 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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