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Vase with the “One Hundred Deer” motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a wide body that tapers to a narrow opening at the top. The body of the vase is bulbous and sits on a small circular base. Two handles are on either side of the vase, curled in a scroll-like design and are gold in color. The vase depicts a forest scene with a large tree and numerous deer in various colors including brown, gray and white. The deer are scattered throughout the scene. The tree has green leaves and a thick brown trunk and branches. The background of the vase is white with gold accents around the tree and deer. The vase sits on a light-colored surface against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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