

Jar with abstract floral design
The jar is a rounded, cream-colored vessel with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The jar has a bulbous body that is wider at the middle than at the top and bottom. It features a black abstract floral design. The design includes large, solid black leaves and curved lines. The background of the jar is cream-colored, while the design elements are black. The jar has a small foot at the bottom. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the jar.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 12th–13th century
- Medium:
- Stoneware painted in dark brown on white slip (Cizhou ware, probably Guantai kilns)
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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