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Gobular vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Gobular vase by Kōichi Nakajima is a shiny black vase. The bulbous body has a narrow neck that flares out slightly at the top. The dark shiny surface reflects light and shows a faint image of a window. The vase sits on a flat surface against a plain gray background. A shadow is cast to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with blue glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
438 × 624 px
Museum record:
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