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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
Museum record:
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