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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by an unknown artist, is bulbous with a narrow neck and mouth. The base of the vase is flat and brown. The lower body is glazed a pinkish brown color with brown speckles randomly scattered throughout. The upper body and neck transitions to dark green with pink and brown speckles and streaks. Light reflects off of the vase's surface. The background is white with the vase's shadow visible underneath and to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain with mottled brown glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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