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Water Coupe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black vase titled "Water Coupe" by an unknown artist. The vase is bulbous with a wide body that tapers slightly towards the top. The top opening is circular with a short neck. The body of the vase has a ribbed lower section. The upper section is smooth and shiny. The vase is dark-colored, likely black or dark brown. The background of the image is light gray. A small ruler or measuring device is placed in front of the vase on the left side. In the bottom-right corner, there is a small label with text reading "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1925". The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain with peachbloom glaze; neck cut off
Culture
China
Dimensions
531 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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