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Twin-fish vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a ceramic vase. The vase has a small opening at the top. The vase resembles a fish with its body shaped like a fish and two fins on either side. The bottom of the vase features a small white sticker with the number 75 printed on it. The background is dark gray, transitioning to light gray towards the bottom of the image. The artist and title of this piece are "Twin-fish vase".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with light blue glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
435 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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