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Covered vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered vase by an unknown artist depicts a gray vase with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The vase has a carved design around the middle featuring dragons. A chain made of links hangs from the left side of the vase's mouth. Two small animal figurines sit on top of the vase, facing each other. The vase has a short neck and a flared foot. The background is a plain surface with the vase's shadow visible on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
482 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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