Unknown century
China
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Vase
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumPorcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilding with engraved decoration (Jingdezhen ware)
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SizeH. 29 1/4in. (74.3 cm); Diam. 15 in. (38.1 cm) Diam. of rim: 10 in. (25.4 cm) Diam. of foot: 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)
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Geography details
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Country today
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DateUnknown century
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CultureChina
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PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-95)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The floral scrolls in Qing-dynasty artworks, including the delicately incised designs that fill the crimson surface of this vase as well as the bolder white flowers above them, were most likely inspired by patterns found in textiles. The four floral roundels at the center also suggest the influence of textile designs.
