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Meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Meiping vase" by artist is a white vase. The vase has a narrow mouth and a wide, curved body that tapers slightly at the bottom. The body of the vase is bulbous in the middle, curving outward, then tapering in toward the base. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The image of the vase is in black and white. The background of the image is gray, with a lighter gray surface that the vase is sitting on. There is small black text on the base of the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze incised decoration (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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