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Hexagonal vase with tubular handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hexagonal vase with tubular handles by artist. The vase is primarily hexagonal with a short, narrow neck and a wider body. The body and neck are a red-brown color and covered in a glaze. The glaze is red-brown with streaks of green and cream-colored. The base is a hexagonal shape with a small lip around the edge. The vase has two tubular handles on either side of the neck. The handles are cylindrical and protrude from the vase. The opening of the vase is hexagonal and has a white interior. The background is a light gray color with a slight shadow underneath the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with flambé glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
516 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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