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Tankard with Peony Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a white ceramic vessel with a blue floral design. The vessel has a bulbous body, with a wide mouth and a small, curved handle on the right side. The body features a blue floral scroll pattern. A band of blue decoration encircles the top. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object is titled "Tankard with Peony Scroll".

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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