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Vase with floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase with floral scrolls by an unknown artist shows a turquoise vase with a bulbous body and a narrow neck. The vase features a floral scroll design with gold and blue accents. The body of the vase is predominantly turquoise with intricate gold and blue designs throughout. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The vase appears to be sitting on a flat surface. The overall shape of the vase is bulbous with a narrow opening at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze enamel and gilding (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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