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Gourd-form bottle vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a bulbous body with a glossy tan glaze. The body is round and smooth. A short neck connects to a longer, narrower section with a blue and white design, featuring flowers and leaves. The top of the vase flares out slightly. The background is a plain light grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue, with café-au-lait glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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