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Vase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with a square mouth and a flared rim, adorned with a band of ornate pattern. Two ornate handles are attached to the body on either side. The vase has a narrow neck that widens into a bulbous body, tapering towards the base. The vase features a white floral and avian design on a black background. The base of the vase is square and decorated with an ornate pattern. A bird and flowers are depicted on the body. The artwork is titled "Vase with birds and flowers".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels over black ground (Jingdezhen ware, famille noire)
Culture
China
Dimensions
284 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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