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Gu-shaped vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Gu-shaped vase by an unknown artist is white with a glossy finish. The vase has a wide mouth that flares out and tapers slightly downward to form the body, which is wider in the middle and narrower at the bottom. There are two raised rings around the lower portion of the body. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the vase. The image shows the vase centered.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain with incised decoration (Dehua ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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