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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
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