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Vase with figural scene

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is white with dark-colored illustrations. The vase has a wide, flared mouth and a narrow neck. The body of the vase is bulbous and tapers towards the base. The illustrations depict a figural scene with people and trees. The scene on the vase includes multiple human figures, foliage, and abstract designs. The background of the image is gray, and the vase sits on a light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
260 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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