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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, rounded body. The vase has a wide base that tapers inward, forming a narrow middle section with ridges around it. The lower part of the vase flares out again to form a wider base. The background is black.

Artwork Details

Date
early 20th century
Medium
Porcelain with a pale green glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
368 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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