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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
Museum record:
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