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Vase with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is white with a black design. A dragon is on the front. The vase has a narrow base that widens towards the middle and then tapers towards the top. A small finial tops the lid. The lid is black with a lattice design. The vase sits on a table against a plain background. A small white label is on the table in front of the vase. A small white object, possibly a matchstick, lies on the table to the left of the label.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red enamel (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
354 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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