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Vase with Women’s Activities

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase with Women’s Activities", is white with a wide mouth and narrow neck. The body of the vase is bulbous, tapering to a small base. The vase features colorful illustrations depicting women's activities. The neck of the vase has a scene with people standing and sitting. The body of the vase has a scene with women engaging in various activities. The illustrations on the vase are framed by green, blue, and gold borders. The background of the image is gray, with the vase casting a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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