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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade vase with a cylindrical opening at the top. The vase has a carved dragon on the front. Two cylindrical protrusions on either side, one larger than the other. A bird on the left side and a tree on the right side. A tree on each shoulder. The base has carved mushrooms or fungi. The background is a plain gray surface. The jade vase, titled "Vase", is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jadeite, translucent aquamarine clouded and flecked with snow
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 562 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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