Vase with scenes from Romance of the West Chamber

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase with Scenes from Romance of the West Chamber" by an unspecified artist, is predominantly white with blue illustrations. The vase has a wide, rounded body that tapers into a long, narrow neck and flares out at the top. The base of the vase is small and circular. The body and neck of the vase feature blue illustrations depicting various scenes. The scene on the body shows people in traditional clothing standing and interacting in a room or courtyard setting. The neck of the vase depicts people in traditional clothing engaged in various activities, possibly related to a narrative or performance. The background of the image is gray. The vase is positioned centrally in the image. The lighting is diffused.