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Vase with floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a vase with floral scrolls by an unknown artist. The vase has a narrow neck that flares slightly at the top. Below the neck is a blue and white geometric pattern. The body of the vase is bulbous with a blue and white floral scroll pattern. The base of the vase is round and small. The background is plain white with a shadow cast by the vase. The vase is blue and white. The overall style of the vase is traditional and ornate.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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