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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
Museum record:
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