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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase has a white body with a narrow mouth and a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly at the base. The vase features black designs and patterns throughout. The top portion of the vase has a floral pattern around the neck. A thick band of floral patterns encircles the lower portion of the vase. The main body showcases a design of a tree branch with pomegranates and leaves. The background of the image is gray with a shadow cast to the left.

Artwork details

Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
334 × 624 px
Museum record:
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