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Powder Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white ceramic powder jar by Wedgwood, with a rounded body and a lid. The jar has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the jar features raised vertical lines with leaf-like patterns on either side. The lid is decorated with a cluster of grapes on top and a leaf pattern around the edge. The jar sits on a light-colored surface, with a light-colored background. The overall appearance is bulbous with a short neck. The jar has a smooth, glossy finish. The lid is adorned with a decorative finial in the shape of a bunch of grapes. The jar appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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