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Vase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white vase with a narrow opening and a wide body that tapers slightly towards the bottom. The vase features a blue line around the top edge and a thicker blue line around the bottom edge. A blue and pink pattern is visible around the middle section where the body meets the neck. The vase is decorated with a floral design consisting of pink flowers, green leaves, and blue and pink leaves. Orange and yellow birds are also present on the vase, situated on the upper part and possibly on the lower part, although the image does not provide a clear view of the entire design. The background of the image is gray. The title of the image is "Vase with birds and flowers".

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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