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Vase with Pine and Deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze vase with a deer and pine tree design. The vase is bronze-colored with a wide mouth and narrow neck, with two handles on either side that are shaped like a curved branch or horn. The body of the vase is decorated with intricate carvings of a pine tree and deer. The base of the vase appears to be shaped like roots or a branch. The background is a gradient gray color. The title of the vase is "Vase with Pine and Deer". The artist is unknown. The vase has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging. It sits on a flat surface and is viewed slightly from the side.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Brown agate
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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