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Gobular bottle with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored vase with a glossy finish. The vase has a bulbous body that is rounded and smooth, with a narrow neck that tapers to a small opening at the top. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or glass and has a dark brown or purple color with a subtle sheen. The background of the image is a plain beige color, which helps to highlight the details of the vase. A dragon is not visible.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with incised decoration under brownish purple glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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