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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase" by an unspecified artist, is white with a long neck and a bulbous body. The vase has a narrow opening at the top and a small base. It features blue designs, including a dragon wrapped around the body of the vase. The dragon has scales and appears to have five claws. The background of the image is a plain beige color. The vase is centered in the image and casts a slight shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with incised decoration under clear glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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