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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase by an unknown artist. The vase has a wide mouth with a gold rim featuring a geometric pattern. The rim is gold with a blue and white design. The body of the vase is white with a colorful floral pattern and two birds. The base of the vase is blue with a gold border and a floral design. The vase has a bulbous body that tapers to a narrow neck. The background of the image is gray. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The floral pattern includes blue, red, yellow, green, and purple flowers. The birds are green and brown. The gold accents are visible on the rim and base.

Artwork details

Medium:
Cloisonné enamel on copper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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