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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by artist not specified, shows a dark red glass vase with a narrow neck and bulbous body. The vase has a glossy finish and features a transition in color from dark red at the bottom to a light beige at the top. The base of the vase appears to be black with a small gold colored square on the front. The background is a plain white surface with a subtle shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with ox-blood glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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