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Vase with Scholars in Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is white with blue designs. The vase has a narrow opening at the top and a wide body that tapers towards the bottom. The blue designs depict a landscape scene with scholars. The scene includes trees, rocks, and buildings. The scholars are dressed in traditional clothing and are engaged in various activities such as reading and walking. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The overall style of the vase is reminiscent of Chinese porcelain. The artist is unknown but the title of the vase is "Vase with Scholars in Landscape".

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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