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Tomb urn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tomb urn by unknown artist. This urn is a ceramic object with a light green glaze. The urn has an oval body with a narrow base and a wide, rounded middle. A small, rectangular hole is on the front with a white border. The lid is pointed at the top and has a small, wavy edge around its base. The lid sits on top of the urn with a small overhang around the edge. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Porcelain with yellowish white glaze (Jingdezhen qingbai ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
550 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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