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Double-gourd bottle with floral patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double-gourd bottle with floral patterns by Dutch artist. White vase with dark-colored floral patterns. The vase has two main sections: a smaller, narrow top and a larger, bulbous bottom. The top section is shaped like a vase with a flared mouth and a narrow neck. The bottom section is bulbous with a wide body that tapers slightly towards the top. The vase has a flat base. The entire vase is decorated with dark-colored floral patterns. The background is a plain gray color. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
331 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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