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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is white with a narrow neck and a wide body that tapers to a narrower base. A black design on the vase depicts a dragon and a tree. The dragon is on the left side of the vase and is curled around the body, with its head near the top and its tail near the bottom. The tree has a thick trunk and branches with flowers. There are also clouds and other decorative elements. The background of the image is gray. The artist and title of the vase is "Vase".

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
White porcelain decorated with polychrome enamels (Nabeshima ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
419 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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