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Vase with peaches, pomegranates, and fingered citrons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase with peaches, pomegranates, and fingered citrons", is by the artist Delft. The vase has a white base with a blue design. The vase is bulbous with a short neck. The mouth of the vase has a wide lip that tapers inward and is dark blue. The body of the vase displays blue peaches, pomegranates, and citrons, and leaves. The base of the vase features a blue design. The background is light gray with the shadow of the vase cast on it.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware), silver mount
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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