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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a narrow neck and wide body, featuring a colorful design. The vase has a short cylindrical neck. The body of the vase is decorated with a scene depicting several people in traditional clothing. The people are dressed in blue, pink, and other colors. Some of the people have black hair. The base of the vase has a small red marking. The top of the vase has Chinese characters in brown on the neck and a floral pattern around the lid. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, gilt and silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
466 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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