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Vase with Peony Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase with Peony Scroll by artist. The vase is white with gold-colored floral patterns. The vase has a narrow neck and a wide body that tapers towards the bottom. The floral pattern depicts peonies and leaves. The vase sits on a gray gradient background that is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. The vase casts a shadow on the surface it is sitting on. The floral design wraps around the entire vase. The base of the vase has vertical ridges. The glaze on the vase appears glossy. The overall shape of the vase is symmetrical. The vase has no visible handles. The image shows the vase from the front.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Stoneware with cut-glaze decoration (Cizhou ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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