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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by the artist is a tall, narrow, rounded ceramic object with a small circular base. The vase's main body is a light beige color with a glossy finish and features a network of fine, dark brown lines that resemble cracks. The top of the vase is rounded and smooth, with no visible opening or lip. The background is plain white with a shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with crackled glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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