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Vase with butterflies amid melon vines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase with butterflies amid melon vines" by an unknown artist, is a black vase with white designs. The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It is decorated with white floral patterns and designs. The main body of the vase features a design of butterflies amidst melon vines. The bottom of the vase has a patterned border. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
339 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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