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Covered Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue vase with gold designs. Oval-shaped body with a narrow neck and a wide mouth. The vase has a lid with a finial on top. The body of the vase features a large, gold, scenic panel depicting a landscape with trees, buildings, and mountains. The panel is outlined in gold. The vase also features gold accents and patterns, including a border of interlocking Greek keys at the base. The lid is dark blue with gold accents and a small, gold finial on top. The background of the image is gray. Covered Vase by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–95
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
405 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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