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Vase (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a narrow neck and wide body, rounded at the bottom. Two small, curled handles on either side. Small lip at the top. The base of the vase appears to have a small amount of brown residue or discoloration. The background is white with a shadow cast by the vase. The vase is by artist unknown, titled "Vase (one of a pair)".

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Porcelain with blue-white glaze (Qingbai ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
346 × 625 px
Museum record:
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