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Square vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Square vase by Grayson Perry is a tall, green, ceramic vase with a glossy finish. The vase has a square base that tapers slightly as it rises, then flares out at the top to form a small, flat rim. The vase is symmetrical, with straight sides and sharp, right angles. The color is a solid, bright green. The background is light gray with a slight shadow underneath the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with green glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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