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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a narrow opening at the top that flares out slightly, tapering down to a narrower neck with a slightly raised line around the middle; body of the vase is bulbous. Blue designs cover the vase. The neck has two feather-like designs pointing up and a band of rectangles and circles. The body has a band of scrolling vines and a large band with a design of plants featuring leaves and flowers. The bottom has a small raised foot.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 14th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
326 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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