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Temple vase with dragons and clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with a wide mouth and narrow base, two handles on either side near the top. The vase features a design with dragons and clouds in shades of gold, turquoise, and white. The dragons are depicted in gold, and the clouds are turquoise and white. The background of the vase is black, providing contrast to the colorful design. The vase has a decorative band around the top, and the handles are shaped like dragons. The overall style of the vase suggests it is a Temple vase with dragons and clouds.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Porcelain with raised slip and enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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