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Jar with Peony Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Olive green vase with a flared rim and a wavy edge. The body of the vase has vertical ridges on the top half and a peony scroll design on the bottom half. The vase has a narrow base. The background is a gradient from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom. The vase casts a shadow to the right. Jar with Peony Scroll by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Stoneware with carved decoration under celadon glaze (Yaozhou ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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