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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
Museum record:
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