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Vase in the shape of a flower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase in the shape of a flower" by an unknown artist, is a glossy, light green ceramic piece. It stands on a round base, from which the body curves outward then upward to form a wide mouth with a short neck. The mouth of the vase has a wavy rim resembling flower petals. The body of the vase features vertical ridges. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Porcelain with bluish white glaze (Jingdezhen Qingbai ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
458 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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