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Vase with Dragon amid Clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Vase with Dragon amid Clouds" by an unknown artist depicts a tall, white vase with a narrow neck and wide body. The vase has a red design featuring a dragon surrounded by clouds. The dragon design wraps around the vase, covering the bottom two-thirds. The vase stands on a gray background with a slight shadow underneath it. A white border is on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with copper red under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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