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Vase with Buddhist figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with narrow opening at top, wider body that tapers to base. The vase features blue and brown illustrations of Buddhist figures among swirling designs. The figures are depicted with distinctive facial features. The illustrations are positioned on the body, with one figure prominently shown. The background transitions from dark at top to light at bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th century
Medium:
Porcelain with raised decoration, painted in underglaze cobalt blue and copper red (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
302 × 624 px
Museum record:
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