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Vase with flower and rock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase "Vase with flower and rock" by an unknown artist is tall and slender with a wide body that tapers towards the top and a short neck. The vase has a narrow mouth with a flared rim. The vase is primarily black with a colorful design featuring a large green plant with a twisted trunk and branches. The plant has green leaves and a large yellow flower. There are also white flowers and green leaves on the vase. The background of the image is plain gray. The vase casts a shadow on the surface behind it.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware, famille noire)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 477 px
Public Domain
Yes
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