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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is a gray vase with a wide, rounded body that tapers inwards at the top and bottom. The vase has a short, narrow neck and a small mouth. The entire surface of the vase is covered in a crackle pattern of dark gray lines. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with crackled green glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
350 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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