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Vase from sample set of Chinese cloisonné

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase from sample set of Chinese cloisonné. The vase has a bulbous body and a narrow neck. The vase body is rounded and bulbous, curving inwards to a narrow neck. The mouth of the vase is circular and open. The vase is primarily brown with golden filigree. The body of the vase is decorated with swirling, curled, golden lines. The background is gray and darkens at the top. The image is well lit with a visible shadow on the right. The shadow is cast on a flat surface.

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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