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Meiping vase with flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Meiping vase with flowers by artist He Xiangu. The vase is tall and narrow with a rounded body that tapers to a small circular opening at the top. The vase has a light brown color with darker brown floral designs. The vase has a glossy finish. The background is white with shadows cast by the vase. The vase sits on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Stoneware painted in black over white slip (Cizhou ware type)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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