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Water Coupe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red ceramic vase with rounded body, narrow neck and small opening. Vase has a glossy red-orange glaze with a carved design on the side. The design appears to be a stylized floral pattern. The narrow neck of the vase is green and white. The base of the vase is narrow and flat. The background is dark gray with a slight shadow cast by the vase. The overall style is traditional Asian, likely Chinese. Title: Water Coupe, Artist unspecified.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700–22
Medium
Porcelain with peachbloom glazes (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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