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Covered jar with plum blossoms (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a covered jar with a blue background and white plum blossoms. The jar is cylindrical with a rounded lid, made of ceramic, and has a blue and white color scheme. The lid has a small handle on top. The jar and lid are decorated with a repeating pattern of white plum blossoms on a blue background. There are two metal handles on either side. The background of the image is a plain beige color. The jar appears to be made by the artist unknown. The jar is titled "Covered jar with plum blossoms (one of a pair)".

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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