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Gallipot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a narrow opening at the top and a wider base. The vase is tapered in the middle and has a wide base that sits on a black stand. The vase features black line drawings of various scenes and objects, including trees, birds, and what appears to be a figure in a landscape. The drawings are intricate and cover the entire surface of the vase. The background of the image is gray. The title of the piece is "Gallipot" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
245 × 623 px
Museum record:
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