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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by an unknown artist shows a large, gray, ceramic vase with a narrow mouth and a wide body that tapers towards the base. The vase features a raised design of a floral pattern with leaves and stems. The vase sits on a flat surface against a plain background. A small label at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Stoneware with crackled celadon glaze (Guan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
484 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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