Vase
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Vase

TitleVase
Date18th century 18th century
MediumPorcelain with turqoise-blue 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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“Vase” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 18th century. It is executed in porcelain with turqoise-blue 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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