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Double vessel with mythical beasts (champion vase)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a white jade vessel. It consists of two connected cylindrical sections. The vessel features a mythical beast design. A creature resembling a dragon or a mythical creature sits at the bottom center. A similar creature is on top, its body forming a handle. The surface has intricate carvings. The background of the image is a gradient gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
472 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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