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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray vase by artist Kappes. The vase has two handles and a narrow neck. The body of the vase is divided into two sections: a bulbous lower section and a narrower upper section. The vase appears to be made of ceramic and has a glossy finish. The background of the image is a gradient of gray.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with tea-green glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
394 × 625 px
Museum record:
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