Vase with Women Enjoying Scholarly Pursuits
White vase with a wide mouth and narrow neck. The vase has a bulbous body with a narrow base. The vase features colorful illustrations of women in traditional dress engaging in scholarly pursuits, such as playing a musical instrument, reading, and playing a board game. The illustrations are surrounded by green foliage and orange flowers. A decorative green and gold band encircles the vase near the top. The background of the image is dark gray, with the vase casting a shadow on a lighter gray surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th–early 18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze, and gilded (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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