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One of a Pair of Vases with Dragon Handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of a Pair of Vases with Dragon Handles by artist. The vase is predominantly blue with a bulbous body, narrow neck, and flared rim. A gold-colored dragon handle is on each side. The body features intricate gold designs and characters. Gold, red, and yellow floral motifs are scattered across the vase. A large gold plaque with a design is on the front. The base is narrow and flared. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel with gilt bronze and champlevé
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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