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Vase with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase with dragon. The vase is blue with a white design. The vase has a narrow neck and a wide body. The body of the vase is bulbous in shape. The base of the vase is small and circular. There is a white dragon design on the vase. The dragon has five claws and a long tail. The dragon's body is curved around the vase. The top rim of the vase is white. A gold or yellow rim is visible on the top and bottom of the vase. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with blue glaze and incised decoration (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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