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Vase from a five-piece altar set

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase from a five-piece altar set, artist not specified. The vase is predominantly turquoise with gold, blue, orange and red designs. The vase has a flared mouth with a gold rim. The long neck is conical and narrow. The body is bulbous with a narrow section above and below. The base flares out and has a gold rim. The entire vase is decorated with intricate designs including leaves and flowers. The background of the image is gray and white with a shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 18th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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