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Covered bottle with floral scrolls (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red vase with white floral designs and a lid. The vase is tall and rounded, narrowing at the top. The body of the vase is a deep red color. The floral designs are white with some red details. The lid is small and rounded with a ball on top. The background is gray. The vase appears to be ceramic or porcelain. The floral designs are scroll-like and cover the entire vase. The designs include flowers, leaves, and stems. The vase has a small foot at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with overglaze red enamel (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
404 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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