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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
Public Domain
Yes
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