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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a vase by Artist. The vase is tall with a square base and four flat sides. The base is on a short black stand with decorative carvings. Upper and lower sections have rounded corners. A short, wide neck tops the vase. The vase has an intricate design with various scenes and patterns. On the front, a figure stands beside an archway; on the right, a tree is depicted. The scenes are separated by curved borders. The neck of the vase has a design with a curved line and a pattern of figures and animals. The background of the image is white. The photo is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit
Culture
China
Dimensions
465 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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