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Miniature vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is a deep red color. The body of the vase is bulbous with a narrow neck and a flared opening at the top. The base of the vase appears to be a tan or beige color, and there is a small circular tan or beige platform underneath. The background of the image is white with a slight shadow cast by the vase. The image features a title and artist: "Miniature vase".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
510 × 625 px
Museum record:
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