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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by artist Pu, is white with a wide, rounded body and a narrow opening at the top. The body of the vase is decorated with a colorful landscape scene featuring trees, hills, and buildings. The scene includes a bridge over water, with people standing on it. The colors used in the design are predominantly blue, green, yellow, and pink. The rim of the vase has a brown edge. The vase stands on a plain gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Enamel on copper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
412 × 625 px
Museum record:
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