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Vase with Figures in Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white vase with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The vase is cylindrical with a slightly flared lip. The vase is decorated with blue illustrations. The illustrations depict a landscape with trees, flowers, and people. There are also illustrations of hills and water. The background of the image is gray. The vase casts a shadow on the surface below it. The overall style is characteristic of Chinese art, by an artist likely influenced by the Qing dynasty. The title of the piece is "Vase with Figures in Landscape".

Artwork Details

Date
1660–90
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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