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Vase in the shape of an ancient ritual vessel (gu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Vase in the shape of an ancient ritual vessel (gu) by Artist unidentified. The vase is white with a square base. The base has a design on it. The body of the vase is divided into three sections. The bottom section is also square and has a design on it. The middle section is round and has designs on it. The top section flares out and has a lip around the rim. The entire vase has lines and rectangles etched into it vertically. The background of the image is black. A label on the bottom reads "The Metropolitan Museum".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
373 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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