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Rectangular Vase with Pheonix Perched on a Rock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular vase with phoenix perched on a rock by unknown artist. Gray rectangular vase made of stone with a flat top. The vase has a carved design around the middle section and sits on small feet. Left side of the vase has a curved tail and a phoenix bird perched on top. The phoenix has its head facing to the right and its body facing forward. Right side of the vase has a curved handle. Small black number "384" on the bottom right side. Background is dark grey.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, white with light greenish tint
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 425 px
Public Domain
Yes
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