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Vase with chi dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is tall and narrow. The body of the vase is wider at the middle than at the top or bottom. The top narrows to a small circular opening. The vase is dark-colored. The entire vase, except the very top and bottom, is decorated with a raised design featuring dragons. The bottom features a series of vertical lines. The background is white. A title given to the vase is 'Vase with chi dragons' and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with relief decoration under turqoise glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
488 × 624 px
Museum record:
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