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Double gourd bottle with handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double gourd bottle with handles by artist. The vase has two handles. The body of the vase is divided into two bulbous sections. The top section is narrower and has a short neck with a small mouth. The base of the vase is wide and round. The vase features a black and white glaze with intricate designs, including a central circular motif, floral patterns, and two dragons. The dragons are depicted on either side of the central motif, surrounded by floral patterns and other designs. The vase has a geometric border at the base. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
405 × 624 px
Museum record:
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