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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase by artist Qing dynasty displays a slender neck and wide mouth. The body of the vase is elongated and slightly tapering. It features a design with people in traditional Chinese clothing depicted against a backdrop that includes trees, curtains, and tables. The illustrations are predominantly black on a white background. A pattern of tree branches and foliage adorns the upper and lower parts of the vase. The base of the vase is circular and flat. The overall presentation is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
early 17th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
288 × 624 px
Museum record:
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