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Hexagonal vase with ladies, plants, and landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue and white vase, hexagonal shape, bulbous body with long narrow neck. The vase has a wide, rounded body that is wider at the middle and tapers towards the top and bottom. The base of the vase is hexagonal. The vase features a blue and white design with scenes of ladies, plants, and a landscape. The design on the vase includes a scene with people, possibly ladies, amidst plants and trees, and a landscape. The background of the design is white, with blue lines and shapes used to create the patterns and scenes. The neck of the vase has a repeating pattern of blue shapes and flowers on a white background. The overall design is intricate and detailed, with many small elements and patterns. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

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