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Vase with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green vase with cover on a black base. The vase is made of a smooth, light-colored stone or ceramic material. The vase has a rounded body and a narrow neck. The cover is domed with two small handles on top. There are two carved handles on either side of the vase. The handles are decorated with carvings that resemble flowers or leaves. The vase sits on a black base that appears to be made of wood or metal. The base has a decorative design around the edge. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite, white with light greenish tint and mottlings of white and light brown
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
560 × 625 px
Museum record:
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