Vase with poem and mythical beast
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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