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Vase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a wide body and narrow neck. The vase has two handles on either side. The handles are green with pink and gold accents. The vase is decorated with colorful flowers and birds. There are pink, purple, blue, yellow, and white flowers. There are two birds, one blue and one brown. The vase sits on a white surface against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 565 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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