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Vase in Form of Archaic Bronze

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow vase with white, green, and brown designs. The vase has a long neck and a bulbous body with a wide base. There are two handles on either side. The vase features a tree with white flowers and green leaves. Two birds are flying near the top. The base has a small circular design with a bird and greenery. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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