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Amphora

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Amphora by Martinoff is a black vase with a glossy finish. The vase is tall and slender. The mouth of the vase is flared and circular. The body of the vase is bulbous in the middle and tapers towards the top and bottom. It stands on a flat circular base. The background is light-colored and there is a shadow cast by the vase on the surface it is sitting on.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain
Culture
China
Dimensions
287 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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