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Gu-shaped vase with floral patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gu-shaped vase with floral patterns by Unknown. A white ceramic vase with a flared mouth and a narrow neck, flaring outwards to a wider body then tapering to a narrower base. A black decorative stand supports the base. The body of the vase features a band with faint patterns. The background is gradated from dark to light.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with incised decoration under glaze (Dehua ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
466 × 624 px
Museum record:
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