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Vase in Meiping Shape with Phoenix

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase in Meiping Shape with Phoenix by artist. The vase is blue and white, predominantly white with blue designs. The vase has a narrow base, a wide middle section that tapers in towards the top and a short neck with a small lip. The body of the vase features a design of a phoenix amidst clouds and waves. The base of the vase has a band of vertical lines, and the top has a design of radiating lines. The background of the image is a gradient gray. The vase appears to be ceramic.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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