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Vase with lotus scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a vase titled "Vase with lotus scrolls" by an unknown artist. The vase features a wide mouth that tapers down to a narrower neck, then flares out into a bulbous body before tapering down again to a base with three legs. The vase has two ornate gold handles on either side, and its body is adorned with intricate designs and patterns, predominantly in shades of blue, gold, red, and white. The base and handles of the vase are made of gold, and the entire piece appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or brass, with cloisonne enamel work. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–16th century
Medium:
Cloisonné enamel, gilt bronze mounts
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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