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Minature meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The miniature meiping vase by artist is a small, dark brown ceramic vase. The vase has a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly towards the bottom, with a short neck and a small mouth. The vase has a glossy, dark brown glaze with a lighter brown base. The base of the vase is rounded and flat. The background of the image is white with a shadow cast to the right. The overall appearance of the vase is simple and elegant.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with iron rust glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 574 px
Museum record:
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