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Tool bottle (from incense set)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tall, slender vase with a wide mouth and narrow base. The vase is primarily blue with a floral pattern featuring pink, white, and green designs. The floral pattern includes flowers, leaves, and vines. There are also sections of geometric patterns in blue, pink, and gold. The rim of the vase is gold with a light blue interior. The base of the vase is round and flat with a gold design. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 18th century
Medium:
Painted enamel on copper alloy
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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