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Vase with flowers and rocks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a wide, rounded base that tapers up to a narrow neck. The base and lower middle section are cobalt blue. The upper portion of the vase is white. A brown band encircles the vase at the join between the blue and white sections. The white section features a blue floral design with flowers and leaves. The rim of the vase is white with a blue patterned band around the inside edge. The background of the image is light grey. The vase appears to be ceramic and has a glossy finish. The overall design suggests an Asian influence, likely Chinese. The style and coloration are consistent with traditional blue and white porcelain. The image presents the vase by artist as "Vase with flowers and rocks".

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue, with brown and blue glazes (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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