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Vase with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a vase. The vase is tall and slender with a wide mouth that tapers outwards. It has a bulbous body with a narrower base. The vase features an intricate design with flowers, leaves, and birds. The design wraps around the entire vase. The background of the image is light gray, with a slight shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
396 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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