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Vase with poem and mythical beast

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is tall and slender with a narrow neck and a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly towards the bottom. The vase is light-colored, possibly white or off-white. It has a glossy finish. There are several lines of Chinese characters carved into the surface. A mythical beast is depicted on the vase. The background is dark. The artist of the vase is unknown. The title of the vase is "Vase with poem and mythical beast".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with low relief decoration under white glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
362 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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