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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan vase with a narrow base that widens towards the middle then narrows to form the lid, small foot ring at base. Black floral design on body. Black, brown and tan design on lid.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–17th century
Medium:
Stoneware painted with iron pigment over white slip (Cizhou ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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