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Meiping vase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bulbous vase with a narrow cylindrical mouth; pink and white base color; decorated with a band of floral motifs along the top; a band of pink around middle; a white panel on the lower portion featuring two birds perched on a branch with flowers and leaves; the birds have orange bodies, blue wings, and long tails; a light blue area resembling water at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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