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Flower vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a large, wide-mouthed vase with a flared rim, sitting on a square base. The vase appears to be made of stone or ceramic material and has an octagonal body. A bird-like creature with a large head and a small body with its beak pointing down is on the left side of the vase's base. A mythical creature with a curled tail, scrollwork on its body, and four legs is on the right side. The background is a plain gray surface. The image is in black and white. The title of the image is "Flower vase" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, pale yellow of waxy aspect tinged in places with light brown
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 534 px
Public Domain
Yes
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