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Vase with scholars in a garden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is white with blue illustrations. The vase has a narrow neck and a wide body that tapers towards the base. The base is flared. There are two men illustrated on the vase. One man has a beard and wears a hat. He holds something in his left hand. Another man is partially visible on the left. He wears a hat. A tree and a bird are on the right of the illustration. A geometric pattern is at the bottom and top of the vase, with a line of foliage around the neck.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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