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Tripod vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tripod vase by artist is a white vase with a glossy finish. The vase has a bulbous body that is wider at the bottom than at the top. The neck of the vase is long and narrow, with a small opening at the top. The vase has no visible handles or decorations. It sits on a dark brown wooden stand with three legs, the stand has a decorative design in the center. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with clair de lune glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
506 × 625 px
Museum record:
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