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Vessel in the form of a Deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green, yellow, white and brown ceramic vessel in the form of a deer. The vessel has a curved spout on the left side and a small opening on the mouth. The vessel's body is covered in a glossy glaze with green, yellow, white, and brown colors. A small green lid with a knob on top sits on the deer's head. The deer's head is turned to the right, and it has a long neck and legs. The vessel has a glossy finish. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with colored glazes in the "egg-and-spinach" pattern
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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