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Pomegranate vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pomegranate vase by Grayson Perry. Bulbous vase with rounded body that tapers at the top to form a short narrow neck. The mouth of the vase has a wavy rim. The vase features a grey glaze with darker speckles. The background is light grey. The vase casts a shadow on the surface it's sitting on. A reflection is visible on the surface of the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain with mottled blue and red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
524 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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