Pair of vases

Pair of vases
 (19th century)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
porcelain, gilt, enamel (Kutani ware)
Measurements
(a) 21.2 × 10.6 cm diameter
(b) 21.1 × 10.6 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
Kutani, Kaga province, Japan
Accession Number
2000.254.a-b
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Geoffrey Ernest Sargant, 2000
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display

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