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Covered bottle with floral scrolls (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a covered bottle with a floral pattern. The bottle is a burnt orange color with white floral designs. The body of the bottle is rounded with a narrower base and wider middle. The body then curves inward to a short cylindrical neck. The lid is rounded with a small circular knob on top. The floral pattern features white flowers, leaves and curving stems. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with overglaze red enamel (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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