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Jar

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a vase with a rounded body that tapers slightly towards the top and then flares out to a narrow rim. It is primarily green with a crackled texture on its surface, indicating its glazed ceramic material. The vase stands upright against a neutral background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
porcelain with apple-green glaze
Dimensions
917 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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