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Gourd-Shaped Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase, gourd-shaped, with a narrow neck and wide body. The vase has a glossy finish and a textured surface. It consists of two rounded sections stacked on top of each other, with the top section narrower and taller than the bottom section. The top has a short neck that flares out slightly at the rim. The background is gray. Gourd-Shaped Vase.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–first half of the 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with incised decoration under white glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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