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Vase decorated with lotus flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Turquoise vase with flared mouth, decorated with lotus flowers and other designs. The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The body of the vase is bulbous and has three rectangular panels. The panels depict scenes with lotus flowers and plants on a white background. The rest of the vase is turquoise with a floral pattern. A yellow and blue Greek key pattern borders the top and bottom. The base of the vase appears to be copper-colored. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
517 × 624 px
Museum record:
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