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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by artist Izumi, is white ceramic with a narrow lip and a rounded body with a narrow base. It features a cracked pattern on its surface. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Porcelain with celadon glaze (Jingdezhen Qingbai ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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