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Vase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with white designs. Narrow lip and wide body. White designs include flowers, leaves, and birds. A bird perches on a branch. Flowers include peonies and chrysanthemums. Leaves are oval and pointed. Branches are curved and straight. Background of vase is solid black. Top of vase has a decorative border. Vase appears to be ceramic or porcelain. Vase with birds and flowers by Carl Spitzweg.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels over black ground (Jingdezhen ware, famille noire)
Culture
China
Dimensions
301 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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