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Vase with auspicious animals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is turquoise with a narrow neck and a wide body. The top and bottom of the vase have a floral pattern. There are three main decorated sections. The top section has a white background with peach flowers and green leaves. The middle section has a round white background with pink, orange, blue, and green flowers. The bottom section has a white background with a green dragon. The background of the image is gray. The artist is unknown, and the title of the vase is "Vase with auspicious animals".

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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