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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, by an unknown artist titled "Vase", is white with blue floral designs. The vase has a narrow mouth and a wide body that tapers to a narrow base. Two small handles are on either side of the neck. The vase has a blue and white design with a Greek key pattern around the neck. The body features stylized floral motifs. A band of bamboo-like reeds encircles the lower portion. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain decorated with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
316 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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