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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
Museum record:
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