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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jar with blue floral design. The jar has a short neck and a wide body. Two small handles are on either side of the neck. The body has two oval openings, one with a blue and white floral design, the other without. The base of the jar is slightly recessed. The background is a plain gray surface with a darker gray backdrop. The artist is unknown, but title of the piece is "Jar".

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Porcelain with reticulated and relief decoration, painted in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 569 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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