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Vase decorated with bats and peaches amid scrolling floral vines and “double happiness” character

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has an ornate design with a wide base and narrow neck. The body of the vase features a design with scrolling floral vines. There are bats and peaches depicted on the vase. A character that reads "double happiness" is on the vase. The vase has two curved handles on either side near the top. The handles are in the shape of mythical creatures' heads with curved bodies. The base features a geometric pattern. The vase sits on a flat surface against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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