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Vase in the shape of a pilgrim flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a rounded body with a narrow neck and a small base. It features two dragon handles on either side near the top. The body of the vase is decorated with an embossed design of a dragon surrounded by swirling clouds. The dragon faces right and has a pearl in its mouth. The dragon's body is coiled with scales depicted. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
460 × 624 px
Museum record:
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