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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by an unknown artist is a bulbous, ceramic vase with a glossy, crackled light green glaze. The vase has a narrow opening at the top and a short, wide base. The bulbous body tapers up to form a narrow neck. The glaze features a crackle pattern with fine, dark lines. The background is dark gray, with the vase casting a shadow on a lighter gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Stoneware with crackled celadon glaze (Guan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
541 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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