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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meiping vase by the artist is a reddish-brown, glossy ceramic vase. The vase has a narrow mouth and a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly towards the base. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The vase appears to be symmetrical, with no visible handles or decorations. The background is white with a shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork details

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