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Vase with floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is blue and white. The top of the vase flares out with a white rim and a blue design resembling a row of tongues. The body of the vase is white with a blue design featuring swirling floral patterns and flowers. A large flower design is on the front. The base of the vase flares out slightly. The background is a plain gray color. The artwork is titled "Vase with floral scrolls".

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
299 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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