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Vase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The vase has a bulbous body with a round base. Two handles on either side of the vase near the neck. The vase features intricate designs with gold accents. The top section has an oblong panel with a floral design. The panel has a gold border. The bottom section has a round panel with a floral design featuring birds. The panel has a gold border. The floral design on both panels includes red, pink, purple, and green flowers and green leaves on a blue background. The vase's body is decorated with a raised floral pattern and two birds. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain with relief decoration and inlaid with cloisonne enamel panels, copper alloy liner
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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