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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red vase with a narrow neck and wide body, featuring a floral pattern. The vase has a short base with a decorative border. The body is bulbous and the neck tapers to a small opening at the top. The floral design is carved into the surface, with raised red flowers on a black background. The background of the image is gray. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Vase".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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