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Vase on Stand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a vase on a stand. The vase by artist unknown is titled "Vase on Stand". The vase is tall and made of a light-colored material, possibly stone or ceramic. It has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The vase is decorated with intricate carvings that cover its entire surface. The carvings appear to be of leaves and flowers. The vase sits on a dark-colored stand with a decorative base. The stand has four legs and appears to be made of wood or metal. The background of the image is a plain light-colored wall. There is a small white label at the bottom of the image with illegible black text.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
347 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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