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Meiping Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is a deep blue, ceramic vase. The vase has a narrow mouth and a short neck. The body of the vase is rounded and tapers towards the base. The base is circular and flat with a thin gold rim around the edge. The background of the image is light gray. A shadow is cast to the lower left of the vase. Two bright spots of light reflect off the surface of the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Porcelain with dark blue glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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