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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture titled Vase by the artist features a predominantly black base with a curved stand and three legs. The base has a flat top with intricate carvings around the edges. Two small green oval-shaped inlays are on the front of the base. On top of the base is a sculpture made of white and orange stone or material, carved into a mushroom-like form with multiple protrusions. The mushroom-like form has a white stem surrounded by orange caps. The caps have a glossy finish and are various shades of orange and white. They appear to be overlapping each other and are positioned on top of and around the stem. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Carnelian and white agate
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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