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Vase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase with birds and flowers" and created by an unspecified artist, is a tall, white porcelain vase with a wide flared mouth and a narrow base. The body of the vase is decorated with colorful enamel designs. The design features birds and flowers on a tree. The birds are depicted in various poses, some perched on branches and others flying. The flowers are predominantly orange and red, with green leaves. The lower portion of the vase features a landscape scene with trees, rocks and water. The colors used include blue, green, orange, red and yellow. The background of the image is beige.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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