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Meiping vase with peaches, pomegranades, and fingered citrons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a white background with blue designs. The vase is bulbous with a narrow base, bulging middle, and narrow neck. A small cylindrical spout protrudes upward from the center of the lid. The lid has a blue and white design. The body of the vase features three large fruits: peaches, pomegranates, and fingered citrons, accompanied by leaves and stems. A blue line encircles the vase above and below the fruit design. The bottom section of the vase has a blue design resembling a row of pointed shapes. The background is off-white with a shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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