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Mallet-shaped vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mallet-shaped vase by Carl S. Rolph features a glossy, dark red body with a narrow neck and wide mouth. The vase is taller than it is wide. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The rim of the vase is narrow and rounded. The background is light gray with a shadow beneath the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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