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Vase with floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is white with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the vase is bulbous and tapers inwards towards the top. The top section features a pattern of raised, pointed shapes resembling leaves. A band of scrolling patterns separates this section from the main body. The main body of the vase has a raised floral pattern. The base of the vase has a ribbed design. The rim of the vase is thin and metallic. The background is plain and light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Soft paste porcelain with relief decoration (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
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