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Jar with floral scrolls and wrapped-cloth design (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a vase with a narrow mouth and a wide body that tapers to a narrower base. The vase is predominantly yellow with a blue band around the top and bottom. A floral scroll pattern adorns the upper and lower sections. The body features a floral design on a yellow background. A large pink bow with a green and blue ribbon is prominently displayed on the front, secured with a silver brooch. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-18th century
Medium:
Painted enamel on copper alloy
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 447 px
Museum record:
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