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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is a dark blue vase with a glossy finish. The vase has a narrow neck and a wide body. The body of the vase is shaped like an hourglass. The vase has small white specks throughout. The vase is on a white surface and background. The vase casts a shadow to the side.

Artwork details

Date:: late 18th century
Medium:: Porcelain with iron-rust glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:: China
Dimensions:: 468 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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