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Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Jar by Royal Copenhagen is a white vase with a lid and a decorative design. The vase has an elongated oval body with a narrow top that flares out slightly. The lid is rounded with a small figurine on top. The vase sits on a stand with three legs, each ending in a claw-like foot. The vase and stand are decorated with a design featuring plants and flowers. The design on the vase and stand appears to be etched or engraved. The vase has a wide base that tapers in towards the top. The background of the image is a plain wall and floor. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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