Miniature vase
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Miniature vase

TitleMiniature vase
MediumPorcelain with ox-blood glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
ClassificationCeramics
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Miniature vase” is a work of unattributed authorship. It is executed in porcelain with ox-blood glaze (jingdezhen ware) and classified as ceramics. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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