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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Vase" by unknown artist depicts a white ceramic vase. The vase has a glossy finish and features a distinctive double-bulb shape, with the top bulb being narrower and taller than the bottom one. The top bulb tapers into a narrow neck and mouth. The surface of the vase exhibits a cracked glaze effect. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with incised decoration under white glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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