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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by an unknown artist depicts a white ceramic vase with a wide mouth and narrow base. The vase features a gold rim around the top edge and a gold pattern around the upper middle section. A circular gold-framed scene is painted on the side, showing a landscape with trees, a building, and a body of water. Below the scene, there are gold markings and a small gold floral design near the bottom. The background of the image is a gray gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
474 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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