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Vase with archaistic decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a white base with a cracked glaze effect. Dark brown decorative elements cover parts of the vase, arranged in horizontal bands. A wide mouth sits atop a narrow neck. Two handles are on either side. The vase tapers to a narrow base. The background is gray. The title of the piece is "Vase with archaistic decoration" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with crackled glaze and brown biscuit-relief decoration simulating bronze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
450 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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