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Covered vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered vase by an unknown artist shows a black and white marbled vase. The vase has a rounded body with a short neck and a lid on top. The body of the vase is adorned with carvings. It has two handles on either side, each featuring a mythical creature. The base of the vase is short and circular. The lid features carvings and two curved horn-like protrusions. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jadeite
Culture
China
Dimensions
434 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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