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Vase

second half 19th century
Not on view
After their goods began to appear at world’s fairs, metalsmiths in Japan must have realized that Westerners appreciated not only their traditional, stylized motifs but also their more naturalistic designs. At the same time, decorative patterns of flowers, plants, birds, and insects proved to suit the Victorian taste. The resulting “hybrid” sensibility of the period is well represented by this vase imitating a bamboo basket, decorated with climbing vines and gourds as well as butterflies with fine inlaid patterns.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 花籃に枝豆蝶模様青銅製花瓶
  • Title: Vase
  • Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)
  • Date: second half 19th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Copper alloy with inlaid silver and gold
  • Dimensions: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. (at handles) 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); D. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.520
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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