Artwork preview

Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by unknown artist shows a grey vase with a decorative base and lid. The vase is tall and narrow with a wide mouth and a small finial on top of the lid. The body of the vase is a light grey color with a raised design in the center. The base of the vase is wide and has a decorative metal design around the bottom. The base appears to be made of metal and has a scroll-like pattern. The lid is also decorated with a similar scroll-like pattern. The background of the image is plain and light colored. The vase appears to be sitting on a flat surface. The overall design of the vase is ornate and decorative.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with lavender-blue glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
321 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette