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Covered jar with phoenix

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a rounded body and a domed lid. The vase features a colorful design with a phoenix, flowers, and foliage. The lid is topped with an orange and green lotus flower-shaped finial. The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The background of the vase is white, with a colorful design that includes pink, orange, blue, and green hues. The lid has a similar design to the body of the vase. The finial on top of the lid is orange and green. The vase appears to be ceramic or porcelain.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
410 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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