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Covered Ewer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Ewer by an unknown artist features a black and white ewer with a spout on the left side and a handle on the right side. The ewer has a cylindrical body divided into three stacked sections, with the top section featuring a decorative finial. The body of the ewer is decorated with an intricate pattern of white flowers and foliage on a dark background. The ewer sits on a flat surface against a gradient background transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit
Culture
China
Dimensions
493 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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