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Vase with peony and magnolia

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A white vase with a narrow, flared neck and a wide, rounded body. The vase has two handles on either side, curled in a snake-like fashion, with a yellow base color and blue accents. The handles are attached to the body of the vase. The vase is primarily white with a gold rim at the top and bottom. It has a floral design featuring a tree with pink flowers and green leaves. There are also orange flowers on the left side of the vase. The inside of the vase is teal. The background is gray. The title of the image is "Vase with peony and magnolia".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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