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Vase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a vase. The vase is tall and slender with a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The body of the vase is white with intricate designs and patterns. The main design on the vase depicts flowers and birds. The neck of the vase has a patterned design with small images. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the vase casting a slight shadow. The title of the image is "Vase with birds and flowers".

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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