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ase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a black background with a white rim at the top. The body of the vase is decorated with a floral pattern featuring white flowers, green leaves, and birds. The vase has a narrow neck and a wide mouth, with a curved body that tapers towards the base. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The floral pattern covers the entire surface of the vase. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels over black ground (Jingdezhen ware, famille noire)
Culture
China
Dimensions
505 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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