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Vase with dragon, phoenixes, and butterflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is white with colorful designs. The top portion of the vase features a narrow neck with a black rim and a design depicting an animal surrounded by a red and white striped border. A repeating pattern of green, red, and yellow designs encircles the vase below the neck. The body of the vase showcases a large dragon design with green scales, orange and yellow accents, and a red and green background. The dragon faces towards the right, surrounded by flames. Two rectangular panels on either side feature this dragon design. The base of the vase features a red and yellow design along the bottom edge. The overall design is intricately detailed and ornate.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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