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Vase with flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by an unknown artist titled "Vase with flowers" depicts a black vase with a glossy surface. The body of the vase is a rounded shape that tapers slightly near the bottom. The neck of the vase is long and narrow with vertical ridges. The rim of the vase is white and flat. The background is a plain off-white color with the vase casting a subtle shadow. There are no flowers present in the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with black glaze and trace of gilt decoration (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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