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Square vase with scenes of four seasons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square vase with scenes of four seasons by artist. Vase is tall and square-shaped with a flared opening at the top. The vase has a yellow background with a floral design painted on it. The floral design features red, white, and purple flowers with green stems and leaves. The vase has a white rim around the top and bottom. The neck of the vase is cylindrical and has a similar floral design. The vase has a small lip around the opening. The background of the image is light gray. The vase casts a shadow on the surface below it. The four seasons are depicted on the vase in four panels, but the image only shows one panel. The floral designs on the vase likely represent the four seasons.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels over a yellow ground (Jingdezhen ware, famille jaune)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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