Pair of mounted vases

Chinese with French mounts

porcelain early 18th century, mounts ca. 1765

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 528

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Title: Pair of mounted vases
Date: porcelain early 18th century, mounts ca. 1765
Culture: Chinese with French mounts
Medium: Chinese porcelain; gilt-bronze mounts
Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): H. 12-3/8 x W. 7-3/4 x D. 7 in. (31.4 x 19.7 x 17.8 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2008
Object Number: 2008.543.6, .7
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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