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Vase with Figures in Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white vase with a wide body and narrow opening at the top. The vase has a blue and white design. The body of the vase is bulbous and rounded, with a small foot at the bottom. The top of the vase has a decorative border around the opening. The vase is decorated with a blue and white landscape scene featuring trees, hills, and figures. The scene is painted in a style that resembles traditional Chinese art. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1660–80
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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