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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
Museum record:
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