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Bottle with Peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with flared mouth and narrow neck. The body of the vase is bulbous, sitting on a short circular base. The vase features a red design consisting of lines and a floral pattern, specifically peonies, on the lower half. The background of the image is dark gray, transitioning to light grey at the bottom. The artist of the piece is unknown but the title is "Bottle with Peonies".

Artwork details

Date:
mid-14th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted with copper red under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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