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Flask vase with archaistic dragons and bats

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is blue with gold, red, and white details. The vase has a round body and a narrow neck. There are two gold handles on either side of the neck. The handles are ornate and curled. A large circular area on the front and back of the vase features a gold border and a blue background with gold designs. The rest of the vase has a mix of blue, gold, red, and white designs. The designs appear to include dragons and bats. The vase has a small foot at the bottom. The background of the image is grey, with shadows cast by the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 497 px
Public Domain
Yes
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