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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by artist Persian is bronze with a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck and flared mouth. The body features raised decorative motifs. A teardrop-shaped design with curvilinear patterns is on the front. The neck has an etched band with curvilinear designs. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 514 px
Museum record:
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