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Bottle vase with floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue and white vase titled "Bottle vase with floral scrolls". The vase has a bulbous base and a long, narrow neck. The vase is decorated with a blue and white floral scroll design. The base of the vase is rounded and has a white rim. The body of the vase is predominantly blue with white accents. The floral pattern on the vase consists of stylized flowers and curved lines. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The vase appears to be ceramic or porcelain.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
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