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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by the artist is bulbous with a wide flared rim. The base of the vase is wide and rounded. It tapers inwards to a narrower section just below the middle before flaring out again to form the wide rim. The vase features a predominantly white background with intricate designs and scenes. The top section has a white square panel with an image of a blue and orange bird perched on a branch surrounded by pink flowers. The rest of this section is decorated with a green and pink patterned border. The lower section has a large scene depicting people in traditional clothing gathered around a low table. The scene appears to be set indoors, with a yellow wall and a table. The entire vase, including the scenes, is surrounded by a green border with a pink and blue design. The overall design is ornate and colorful.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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