Artwork preview

Vase with Plum Blossoms and Birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with flared mouth and narrow neck that widens into bulbous body. The vase features white plum blossoms, green leaves and brown branches. Two white and black birds are on the front. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with colored enamels on the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette