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Jar with floral sprays

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a covered jar. The jar is white with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the jar is decorated with square panels featuring floral sprays. The panels are bordered with an intricate pattern. The panels are bordered on top and bottom with a repeating floral motif. A similar pattern runs around the lid. The lid domed with a rounded knob on top. A band around the lid features more floral designs. The background is a plain gray wall.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted with colored enamels under a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
297 × 624 px
Museum record:
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