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Vase with arhat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a vase with the title "Vase with arhat" and the artist is unknown. The vase is yellow with dark brown spots and markings. The vase has a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck. The base of the vase is small and rounded. The vase has a glossy finish. The background of the image is white. The vase casts a shadow on the surface below it. The vase appears to have an arhat figure on it. The arhat appears to be a person with a rounded face and a serene expression. The arhat wears robes. The vase and arhat are on the front and side of the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in cobalt blue under yellow glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
428 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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