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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by this artist is a grey-brown color with a flared lip and a narrow, curved neck that widens into a bulbous body. The vase has a wide base and a narrow foot. It features a design with raised floral patterns and branches. The floral pattern includes a large flower on the left, and a flowering tree branch on the right. The background of the image is a plain grey color, and the vase casts a shadow to the left. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The overall shape of the vase is symmetrical. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with low-relief decoration under yellow and blue glazes
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
317 × 623 px
Museum record:
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