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Gourd-shaped vase with gourds on vines and bats

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Gourd-shaped vase with gourds on vines and bats", is a ceramic piece. The vase is blue and white. The vase has two connected rounded sections. The top section resembles a gourd and features a narrow opening at the top. The bottom section is wider and sits on a small foot. The vase features a design of gourds on vines and bats in blue on a white background. The background of the image is gray. The vase is lit from the front. A shadow is cast to the right of the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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