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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by artist unknown, is a deep red color with a white rim at the top and bottom. The body of the vase is a rounded, elongated shape with a narrow neck and a small opening at the top. The red glaze appears shiny and smooth. The base of the vase is small and circular. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with ox-blood glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
317 × 623 px
Museum record:
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