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Vase in the Shape of Buddha's-Hand Citron

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase in the Shape of Buddha's-Hand Citron by Unknown Artist. Gray ceramic vase resembling a citron fruit; bulbous base; numerous wavy, curved protrusions extend upwards and outwards; some protrusions have rounded tips; surface texture rough; shows signs of wear.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–first half of the 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with colored glazes
Culture
China
Dimensions
531 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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