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Vase with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with green dragon design. The vase has a narrow neck and a wide body that tapers to a narrow base. A large green dragon wraps around the body of the vase. The dragon has a long tail and a distinctive head with a large mouth and sharp teeth. The vase also features other designs, including flowers and clouds, in shades of green, gold, and white. The background of the image is gray. The vase appears to be titled "Vase with dragon" and is by an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels over black ground (Jingdezhen famille noire ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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