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Vase with butterflies and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The body of the vase is rounded and tapers towards the base. The vase features a black background with white floral and butterfly designs. The designs include various types of flowers, leaves, and butterflies in white. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background of the image is gray. The vase is positioned upright, with its opening facing upwards. The overall style of the vase is ornate and decorative. The vase is by an unknown artist titled "Vase with butterflies and flowers".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with polychrome enamels over black ground (Jingdezhen ware, famille noire)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
306 × 625 px
Museum record:
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