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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
Museum record:
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