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Bottle vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a title "Bottle vase" by an unnamed artist. The vase has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a flat rim at the top. The body of the vase is rounded and smooth. The vase has a dark reddish-pink color with small dark speckles throughout. The glaze on the vase is shiny and reflective. The base of the vase appears to be flat and narrow. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
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