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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by an unknown artist. A white vase with a narrow neck and wide body. The vase has a chipped rim and base. Two horizontal black stripes encircle the vase, one near the top and one near the bottom. A large black floral design is on the front. The background is white with a slight shadow behind the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–13th century
Medium:
Stoneware (Cizhou ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
434 × 624 px
Museum record:
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