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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by artist is a white vase with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the vase flares out from the base and then narrows to form a long, thin neck before flaring out again to form the mouth. The vase has a colorful, intricate design featuring blue, green, orange, and brown. The design includes floral patterns and geometric shapes. The base of the vase is flared and has a decorative edge with a series of curved lines. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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