Large wine jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large wine jar by unknown artist. This is an off-white ceramic jar with a narrow neck and wide body. The jar has a floral design with black and brown lines. There are two horizontal lines around the middle of the jar. The top section has Chinese characters and a wavy pattern. The background of the image is gray, with the jar casting a shadow on the right side. The jar appears to be old, with some chipped and worn areas. The lid is not present, but the top of the jar is visible. The jar is centered in the image.