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Minature Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The miniature Meiping vase by artist is a small, ceramic vessel with a narrow mouth and a rounded body. The vase has a cracked glaze that is primarily beige in color, with darker lines visible throughout. The cracked pattern resembles a network of fine, dark lines on the surface. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The background of the image is white, with a circular shadow visible beneath the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with Ge-type crackled glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
460 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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