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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by René Lalique is a white, bulbous vessel with a wide base and narrow neck. The vase has a small foot at the bottom. The top portion of the vase features a dark metal neck with an ornate design. The design on the metal includes floral patterns and a shield-like motif. The background is a plain wall with a shadow cast to the right. The overall image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with incised decoration under clear glaze (Jingdezhen ware), silver mounts
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
376 × 625 px
Museum record:
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