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Meiping vase with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a narrow neck, a wide body that tapers towards the base, and a subtle crackle pattern on its surface. The shape resembles a meiping. A dragon design is visible on the vase. The background is grey. The artist is unknown. The title is "Meiping vase with dragon".

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with incised decoration (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
418 × 625 px
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