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Vase with dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase with dragons, blue and white ceramic vase. The vase has a flared mouth and a narrow neck. Two dragon handles are on either side of the neck. The body is divided into two sections: the upper section has a square shape with rounded corners and the lower section has a rounded shape with vertical ridges. The vase is decorated with blue designs on a white background. The designs include dragons, flowers, and foliage. The dragons are depicted in various poses. The vase stands on a plain surface against a plain background. The overall shape of the vase is tall and slender. The blue designs are intricate and detailed. The vase appears to be made of ceramic material.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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