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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is dark reddish-brown with a narrow mouth. The body of the vase is bulbous in the middle, tapering down to a smaller base. The surface of the vase appears shiny and glossy. The object casts a shadow on a light beige surface.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Stoneware with Jun-type glaze (Shiwan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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