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Flower vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray vase with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The vase has an organic, curvilinear design with a shape resembling intertwined branches or roots. The body of the vase features multiple openings and curved lines, creating a sense of movement. A label on the bottom right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The artist of the piece is unknown.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, dark translucent seaweed green
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 373 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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