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Flower holder in the shape of a peach tree

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a ceramic or stone vessel. It has a reddish-brown color with darker brown and lighter areas. The vessel is shaped like a tree with curved branches. The base is wider than the top, and there are several openings through the branches. A smaller curved section extends from the bottom. The background is light gray. The title of the object is "Flower holder in the shape of a peach tree".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jasper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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