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Covered Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Covered Vase by Royal Worcester. Large copper-colored vase with a lid and a base. The vase has a wide body that tapers towards the top and bottom. A circular panel on the front features a landscape scene. The vase features two gold-colored handles on either side, each shaped like a mythical creature. The lid is decorated with a small figurine on top. The vase has a floral pattern around it. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the vase is sitting on.

Artwork details

Date:
1736–95
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
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