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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with blue floral design. The vase has a short neck and a rounded body. Two handles are on either side near the top. The handles are shaped like dragons. The background of the vase is white. The floral design consists of blue flowers and leaves on stems. The flowers have five petals. The leaves are oval shaped. The base of the vase is slightly wider than the top. The vase appears to be ceramic or porcelain. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Porcelain with relief decoration, painted in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 584 px
Public Domain
Yes
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