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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by Grayson Perry, a glossy black vase with a wide mouth and narrow neck, bulbous body, and flared base. The vase has a dark color with lighter streaks throughout and appears to be made of ceramic material. It casts a shadow on the surface below it. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Stoneware with turqoise and aubergine glazes
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
389 × 625 px
Museum record:
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