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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
Public Domain
Yes
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