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Hexagonal vase with lion-head handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hexagonal vase with lion-head handles by artist. Dark brown vase with green speckles. The vase has a hexagonal base, and the body is shaped with a narrow neck and a wide mouth. Two golden lion-head handles are attached on either side of the neck. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Biscuit with polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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