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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase, by Unknown Artist, is a gray vase with a narrow mouth and a wide body that tapers towards the bottom. The vase has a cracked glaze effect with a predominantly gray color and a glossy appearance. There are cracks covering the entire surface. The shape of the vase is symmetrical. The surface at the bottom has small printed numbers. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with turqoise glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
401 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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