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Covered Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a vase. The vase is white with a wide body that tapers in at the top and bottom. A small oval relief is mounted on the front. The relief depicts a coastal scene. A chain-like pattern encircles the vase above and below the relief. The handles are made of metal and have a decorative design. The base of the vase is square with a decorative design. The lid has a small finial on top. The artist and title of the piece are "Covered Vase".

Artwork details

Date:
1785–1815
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
460 × 624 px
Museum record:
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