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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by artist unknown, is a bulbous red-brown vessel. The bulbous body of the vase is spherical and features a shiny surface with a subtle gradient effect. The bulbous body tapers to a narrower base. A long neck extends from the bulbous body and has a small opening at the top. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with red and white glazes
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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