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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
Museum record:
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