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Vase with dragonfish handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is light green with a cracked pattern. The body is rounded at the bottom and narrows to a cylindrical neck. The flared mouth is rounded on the inside. Two dragonfish handles protrude from either side, their mouths open and encircling the body. A thin gold line is visible at the base. The background fades from dark to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Porcelain with relief decoration under celadon glaze (Longquan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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