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Water jar in the shape of a flower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Water jar in the shape of a flower by Unknown, the object consists of two parts: a clear, pale green vessel resembling a flower or a rounded leaf, and a dark-colored stand with a round top. The vessel is sitting on top of the stand. The stand has a flat round top with an incised border around its edge. The stand's body is adorned with three curved legs connected by curved struts, and decorated with a carved floral design. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Carnelian
Culture
China
Dimensions
580 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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