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Vase in Shape of Archaic Chinese bronze

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase in Shape of Archaic Chinese Bronze by artist is a light teal-colored vase with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The vase is shaped like a trumpet, flaring out at the top. It has two handles on either side, which are ornate and curved with circular cutouts. The handles are attached to the body of the vase and have a wavy design. The vase has a glossy finish and appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with celadon glaze (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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