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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black vase with white and green designs. The vase by artist William Moorcroft is rectangular with rounded corners and a flared top. The main body of the vase is black with white borders. A large rectangular panel on the front features an assortment of teacups and other objects. Above the panel are green curved lines. Below it, a round panel depicts more teacups and objects. The top of the vase is decorated with a pattern of flowers. The flared top has a white interior and exterior with various illustrations, including a person in a green robe. It sits on a gray background. The title of the piece is "Vase".

Artwork details

Medium:
Porcelain painted in famille noire enamels
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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