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Vase with abstract scroll decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a narrow neck and a wide body. The top portion is rounded and the bottom tapers towards a narrow base. The vase features an abstract scroll decoration design. The vase is white with a light beige abstract scroll pattern. The background is dark gray to light grey gradient.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Stoneware with sgraffito decoration (Cizhou ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
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