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Bottle vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bottle vase, made by artist Kvit, is a vase with a bulbous body and long neck. The vase is made of shiny reddish-brown material that reflects light. The base of the vase appears to be made of metal. It is sitting on a white surface with a shadow beneath it. The background behind the vase is light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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