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Faceted vase with flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a narrow, flared mouth and a long, thin neck. The body of the vase is bulbous and rounded. It is decorated with blue floral patterns on a white background. The vase stands on a small foot. The background of the image is gray, with the vase casting a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-14th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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