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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is a deep red, glossy ceramic vase with a wide body that tapers inwards towards the top and bottom. The top portion features a wide mouth with a short neck and a decorative metal band around it. The metal band is intricately designed with a textured pattern. The vase has a small foot at the base. The background of the image 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), copper mouth rim)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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