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Vase with Phoenix and Peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with wide mouth and narrow neck. The body of the vase is white with a blue and red design featuring a phoenix and peonies. The phoenix is depicted in blue with a red crest on its head and red tail feathers. The peonies are shown in blue and red. The base of the vase has a blue band with a red design. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue and copper red under a clear glaze (Jiangxi Province; Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
310 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
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