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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
Public Domain
Yes
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