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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
Public Domain
Yes
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