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Vase with Lotus Scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two identical vases, "Vase with Lotus Scrolls", by an unknown artist. The vases are white with a black floral pattern. They have a wide mouth that narrows down to a smaller neck, then flares out into a larger body. The body of each vase is decorated with a floral pattern featuring lotus flowers and leaves. A thin white band encircles the middle of each vase's neck. The vases are placed on a light-colored surface against a light-colored wall. The background is light gray, with shadows cast by the vases on the left and right.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 496 px
Museum record:
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