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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by the artist is a deep red color. It has a bulbous body that is roughly spherical in shape. The vase has a narrow neck that flares out slightly at the top. The surface of the vase is glossy and reflects light. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. A shadow is cast by the vase onto the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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