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Meiping vase with dragons amid waves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue and white porcelain vase with a narrow neck and flared body. The vase features a design of red and blue dragons amidst blue waves. The waves and dragons cover the entire body of the vase. The neck of the vase has a blue and white design. The background of the image is dark gray, transitioning to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and copper red (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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