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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
Museum record:
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