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Bottle vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by Bottle vase is a white, bulbous ceramic object. The body of the vase is rounded and bulbous with a narrow neck that opens into a small circular mouth. The surface of the vase appears smooth and glossy. The background is a plain surface with a light source coming from the left side, casting a shadow to the left of the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with light yellow glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
425 × 625 px
Museum record:
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