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Vase with gentlemen in a landscape (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with two handles on either side. The handles are shaped like a branch with three leaves. The body of the vase is bulbous and tapers in at the top and bottom. The scene on the vase depicts several men in a landscape with trees. The men are wearing old-fashioned clothing. The trees are painted in black and brown. The men are painted in brown with black details. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. The vase casts a shadow to the right. The scene on the vase appears to be a rural or natural setting. The vase has a narrow foot. The artwork is by an unknown artist. The title of the piece is 'Vase with gentlemen in a landscape (one of a pair)'.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1915–35
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze black and red enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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