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Beaker of Zhou Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray ceramic vessel with a wide, flat mouth and a narrow base. The vessel has a wide body that tapers outward from the base. The body is divided into two sections by a raised band. The top section has a flared mouth with a geometric pattern around the rim. The body of the vessel features intricate carvings of people and geometric patterns. The base of the vessel is square and flat. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
475 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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