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Jar with carp in lotus pond

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with rounded body and narrow opening at top. The vase has two golden fish on either side, surrounded by green plants and blue flowers. Red rounded shapes resembling lotus flowers are on either side of the top and bottom of the vase. The top section has a repeating pattern of red, green, blue, and yellow squares with various designs inside, including a green plant and a red character. The top rim and bottom of the vase have a red, blue, and yellow design. The background is dark gray, with the vase casting a shadow on a light gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-16th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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