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Vase with archaistic design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a wide, rounded body with a narrow, square opening at the top. The body is bulbous and asymmetrical. A wide base supports the vase. The entire surface is covered in intricate carvings and designs. The carvings include geometric patterns, lines, shapes, and curved lines. The vase is made of dark-colored metal, possibly bronze. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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