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Vase in Shape of Archaic Bronze Vessel with Flowers and Birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with flared lip and narrow base. Body shape resembles three stacked, uneven cylinders. Decorated with colorful flowers and birds. Colors include orange, blue, green, and yellow. Grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze and gilded (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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