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Bottle vase with floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue and white vase titled "Bottle vase with floral scrolls" by artist unknown. The vase has a narrow, long neck that widens into a rounded body. The vase is blue with a white base and features intricate white and blue designs throughout, including floral scrolls. The neck of the vase has a blue and white pattern at the top, followed by stylized blue leaf-like shapes on a white background. The body of the vase showcases blue floral designs on a white background with swirling patterns. The vase casts a faint shadow on a light gray surface. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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