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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by artist is a glossy, dark red, ceramic vase with a narrow opening at the top. The top and bottom rims are gold-colored. The body of the vase is bulbous in the middle and tapers towards the top and bottom. The base is circular and flat. The background is white with a shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware), gilt bronze mounts
Culture
China
Dimensions
471 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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