Artwork preview

Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by the artist is a ceramic object with a glossy finish. The vase has a narrow opening at the top and a wider body that tapers down to a narrow base. The coloration of the vase is primarily red at the bottom, transitioning to a light brown towards the top. The surface of the vase exhibits a crackled pattern, and it appears to be made of ceramic material. The background of the image is white, with a shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with ox-blood glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette