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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is a dark red ceramic vase with a glossy finish. The vase has a narrow mouth and a short neck that flares out slightly at the top. The body of the vase is bulbous and tapers inwards towards the base, which is slightly flared. The base of the vase is circular and flat. A small section at the very bottom and top of the vase is a light beige color. The background of the image is a plain off-white color, with a shadow cast by the vase on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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