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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a vase. The vase is predominantly white, with a narrow neck and a wide, rounded body. The neck features a patterned rim at the top and a black design on the side. The body of the vase has a black band around the top and two large, black floral designs on the front and side. The vase appears to have some small chips and cracks on its surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color. Vase by artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, with coffee brown glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
441 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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