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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
Museum record:
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