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Jardiniere

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square-shaped ceramic jardiniere by artist Izumi. The jardiniere sits on a wooden stand with four legs, each having a small foot. The pot itself has a wide mouth and straight sides. It features an illustration of people in traditional Asian clothing. A man on the left holds a long object resembling a spear or staff. The background of the illustration includes trees and a fence. The jardiniere and stand sit on a white surface against a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Porcelain, teak
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
457 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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