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Vase with Flowering Plants and Birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with narrow neck that flares out at top, and bulbous body. Blue floral designs and birds cover the vase. The designs on the body of the vase are more dense and intricate, while the neck has more sparse designs. A thin blue line wraps around the vase near the top and bottom. The background is dark gray, getting lighter towards the bottom. A shadow is cast on the surface below the vase. The image presents a "Vase with Flowering Plants and Birds".

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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