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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by Artist is predominantly white with a wide, rounded body and a narrow neck. The vase features a colorful, intricate design with various scenes and patterns. The main scene on the body of the vase depicts a woman in a green dress and a child. The woman and child are standing in front of a red fence and a tree. The scene is bordered by a gold line. Surrounding the main scene are swirling patterns and other designs in shades of green, orange, black, and red. The neck of the vase features a geometric pattern with a scene of people and a horse. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze famille verte enamels and gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
318 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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