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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White and blue jar with a lid. The jar has a wide base that narrows towards the top. The lid is white and has a rounded, bumpy top. The jar and lid are made of ceramic. The jar is blue with white accents. The white parts have a raised pattern. The pattern on the jar includes vertical lines with flowers. The background is gray, with the jar casting a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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