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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by artist is a black ceramic vase with a glossy finish featuring small white speckles. The vase has a narrow mouth and a short neck. Its body is bulbous in the middle and tapers down to a narrower base. The vase is symmetrical and appears to be made of ceramic material. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with iron-rust glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
372 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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