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Bottle vase with floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by artist Bottle vase with floral scrolls features a predominantly blue and white color scheme. The vase has a bulbous base that tapers into a long, narrow neck. The body of the vase is decorated with four large blue floral motifs surrounded by swirling white patterns. The neck of the vase features an intricate white design on a blue background, including diamond shapes and swirling patterns. A thin white line encircles the middle of the neck. The background of the image is plain and light-colored, with a subtle shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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