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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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