The image shows two identical vases by the artist He Xiangu. The vases are white with a wide body that tapers in at the bottom. A wide mouth with a narrow rim sits atop. The body of both vases are decorated with a fishnet pattern at the top. A bird sits on wavy lines on one vase while the other vase has a dragon. The lower body of both vases contain leafy designs. The base of the vase is round with a geometric design.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1664–1700
- Medium:
- Porcelain with reticulated design and ornamentation in colors and gold (Arita ware, Imari type)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 564 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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