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Vase with figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a narrow neck and wide body. The vase has a floral pattern with pink, red, and gold designs. There are two main scenes on the vase. One scene on the lower part of the vase depicts several people dressed in traditional clothing. The other scene on the upper part of the vase shows a man and a woman. The background of the image is gray. The artwork is "Vase with figures" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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