Vase with immortal Liu Hai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is white with a wide mouth. The top portion flares out and then tapers down. The lower portion is bulbous with a narrow base. A geometric pattern lines the top and bottom edges. The vase features an embossed design with a textured floral pattern throughout. A man wearing a patterned robe is depicted on the lower portion. A bird-like creature appears on the top portion. The background is dark gray. The title of the vase is "Vase with immortal Liu Hai".