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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a three-sectioned vase, artist unknown titled "Vase". The vase has a narrow opening at the top, a short cylindrical section with a floral pattern, a larger middle section with a floral pattern, and a large bulbous base with a crackled pattern at the top. The base of the vase is round and flat. A small piece of paper with writing is on the left side. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, with crackled and brown glazes
Culture
China
Dimensions
476 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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