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Vase, Meiping Shape

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a vase made of porcelain with an elongated form that widens gently into a rounded midsection before tapering towards the base. The vase has a light blue glaze covering its surface and a decorative swirl motif embossed on the upper front.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with pale blue glaze
Dimensions
710 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
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