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Jar with human figures and crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is white with black, red and beige designs. The vase has a wide body that tapers to a narrow base. The top of the vase is slightly narrower than the widest part of the body. A small circular opening is at the top. The body of the vase features various designs, including human figures and a crane. The designs are rendered in black, red, and beige. The base of the vase has a decorative design around its circumference. The background of the image is light gray. The vase casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th century
Medium
Stoneware painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Cizhou ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 472 px
Public Domain
Yes
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