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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is green with a crackle glaze, exhibiting a bulbous body that tapers in at the bottom and flares out slightly at the mouth. The vase sits atop a short, dark wooden stand with a carved base. The background is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with crackled green glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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