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Vase with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase with dragon by unknown artist. A yellow vase with a narrow neck and a wide body. The vase is tall and slender, with a flared mouth. A dragon design is etched on the vase. The dragon winds vertically up the center. The background is gray. A shadow is cast on the surface below the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with incised decoration under yellow glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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