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Vase in the shape of a magnolia

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a magnolia flower; a large flower on the left with a stem with leaves curving to the right; a second small flower with rounded petals appears on the right at the base of the curved stem; the base features curved leaves; the entire piece sits on a base with latticework design; sculpted from white material; the base on which the sculpture sits is black with latticework decorative carvings; the base has a square footprint with feet; black and white photograph; grey background. The artist of the object is unknown. The title of the object is Vase in the shape of a magnolia.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
453 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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