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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a vase; the artist is unknown. The vase is dark-colored, almost black. The vase has a narrow opening at the top, with a short neck. The body of the vase is bulbous, wider in the middle, tapering towards the bottom where it curves inward to form a short foot. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or pottery and has a glossy finish, reflecting light and some surrounding objects. The background is light-colored and featureless, suggesting a neutral or studio setting.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with crackled yellow glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
372 × 625 px
Museum record:
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