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Flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue and white vase known as a "moon flask". The vase has a rounded body. The body has two small handles on either side, near the top. The vase features a wide mouthless opening at the top, with a short, decorated neck. The vase sits on a short, rectangular base. The base, handles, and body of the vase are decorated with blue designs on a white background. The designs on the body of the vase include a large circle with a blue filigree pattern and a red center. The circle is surrounded by blue swirls and red flowers. The outer edge of the body has a blue geometric pattern. The neck has a blue scroll pattern. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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