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Vase with dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white vase titled "Vase with dragons" by the artist unknown. The vase is white and shiny with a narrow base that widens towards the middle then narrows again to form a short neck and wide mouth. The body of the vase is wider at the middle than at the top and bottom. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The background is plain white with a shadow underneath the vase. There are no dragons visible on the vase in this image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with incised pattern under white glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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