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Vase with collage of archaistic motifs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck and flares out slightly at the top. The vase has a short foot. Two handles are on either side, just below the neck. The vase features colorful designs and Chinese writing in red, black, green, and purple. The designs include various colorful panels with intricate patterns and borders. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamel (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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