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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by an unknown artist, is a ceramic object with a glossy finish. The base of the vase is bulbous and rounded, with a narrow neck that tapers to a cylindrical opening at the top. The vase has a predominantly white and light green color with a pinkish-red hue at the top, and it features a crackle pattern throughout. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
540 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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