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This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic vase. The vase features intricate, colorful designs with a central motif of a mythical creature, with a human-like upper body seated atop it. The creature is set against a vibrant background of rolling hills and a sky. Surrounding the main scene are ornate leaf patterns and swirls in shades of deep blue, green, yellow, and orange. The neck of the vase is adorned with additional decorative patterns and motifs. A wide band at the base of the image contains a script in stylized lettering.

Tall drug bottle with two babies riding a griffin

Pompei, Orazio · Italian

c. 1520/1540

Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Classification
Decorative Art
Period
1501 to 1550
Image size
8685 × 11824px

Description

This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic vase. The vase features intricate, colorful designs with a central motif of a mythical creature, with a human-like upper body seated atop it. The creature is set against a vibrant background of rolling hills and a sky. Surrounding the main scene are ornate leaf patterns and swirls in shades of deep blue, green, yellow, and orange. The neck of the vase is adorned with additional decorative patterns and motifs. A wide band at the base of the image contains a script in stylized lettering.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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