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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is a green, glazed ceramic object. The vase has a narrow opening at the top. The body of the vase is bulbous, curving inwards to form a narrower base. The vase displays a crackle pattern across its surface and a shiny finish. The color of the vase is a medium to dark green. The background of the image is white, with the vase casting a shadow.

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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