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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red vase with a narrow neck and bulbous body. The vase has a glossy finish and appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The body of the vase is a rounded, bulbous shape that tapers up to a narrow neck. The opening of the vase is circular and has a small lip around the edge. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The vase casts a shadow on the surface below it. The artist of the piece is unknown, but the title of the piece is "Vase".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain with coral red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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