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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is a dark reddish-brown, glossy ceramic vase. The vase has a narrow neck and a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly at the bottom. The base of the vase is circular and flat with a small beige rim. The background is a plain gray color. The vase casts a faint shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 500 px
Museum record:
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