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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two identical vases by artist Kvit. The vases are tall and slender with wide mouths. The vases have a dark background color with intricate white designs. The designs feature floral patterns and leaves. The vases have a narrow neck and a wider body. The vases are placed side by side on a flat surface. The background is a plain gray color. There is a small white ruler-like scale at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglazed rouge de fer enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 575 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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