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Art. 0377
Art. 0377
Water jar with figures
Savona, 17th century
Art. 0477
Art. 0477
Polychrome marbled vase with bird handles
Northern Italy?, 1770-80
Art. 0434
Art. 0434
Polychrome trumpet vase
Delft, 1756-1778
Art. 0373
Art. 0373
Trumpet vase with tobacco flower pattern
Milan, late 18th century

vase

A vase may be open-mouthed or, more rarely, lidded; may comprise virtually any section, height and width, and any number of details, such as handles or finials; and may serve as a container, for flowers or other things, but is equally, and often more, appreciated as an independent object of beauty.
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water jar

The water jar or hydria (idria) is an ancient ceramic form comprising a round or ovoid footed body with handles (often more ornamental than practical) and a raised neck which opens to a wide, lipped opening.
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