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Vase, Meiping Shape

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bottle or vase with a rounded, bulbous body that tapers into a narrow neck and small opening at the top. It has a predominantly white surface with deep red patches blending into the white. The material seems to be ceramic or porcelain with a crackle texture on the surface. The sculpture is displayed on a neutral gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
porcelain with oxblood glaze
Dimensions
765 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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