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Vase with Magnolias

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white vase with a wide mouth and narrow neck. The vase is decorated with a black and white design of magnolia flowers and leaves. The vase has two sections, the top section being narrower than the bottom. The top section has one magnolia branch design, while the bottom section has two magnolia branch designs. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the vase on the right side. The vase titled "Vase with Magnolias" is by artist William Morris.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Porcelain with relief decoration, painted with cobalt blue under a clear glaze (Jiangxi Province; Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
475 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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