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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
Museum record:
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