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Bottle vase with floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white vase with floral scrolls. The vase has a narrow opening at the top, and the neck is long and cylindrical. The body of the vase is bulbous and rounded. The vase is primarily white with a glossy finish and a crackled texture. The background is plain and light-colored, with a subtle shadow cast by the vase. The floral scrolls are etched into the vase. The floral scrolls are located on the lower portion of the neck. The vase appears to be made of ceramic. The base of the vase is small and rounded. The overall shape of the vase is asymmetrical, with the narrow neck contrasting with the bulbous body.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain with incised decoration (Dehua ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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