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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase, artist unknown. The vase is symmetrical and bulbous, with a narrow base that widens towards the middle then narrows to a wide mouth. The body is primarily white with a glossy glaze and a small lip at the rim. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The background is plain and light-colored, with the vase casting a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Soft-paste porcelain (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
ChinaNeihuLu
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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