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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a wide base that tapers to a narrow neck, blue illustrations on body. The illustrations show people standing outside. A man and woman to the right are wearing traditional clothing. A man to the left wears a hat. A bridge and building are on left side. The bottom has depictions of trees. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 500 px
Museum record:
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