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Vase from sample set of Chinese cloisonné

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase from sample set of Chinese cloisonné features a bulbous body with a short, narrow neck and a flat mouth. The base of the vase is round and flat. The entire vase is covered in a blue background with a design of green, red, and white floral patterns outlined in black. The rim of the vase appears to be made of copper and has a rough texture. The background of the image is a gray gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel, copper alloy, glass
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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