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Vase in the shape of an ancient ritual beaker (gu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a wide, flared mouth and a narrow neck that bulges out in the middle. The vase has a wide base. It has three raised rings, two near the base and one near the top of the neck. The background is black.

Artwork Details

Date
early 20th century
Medium
Porcelain with a pale green glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
368 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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