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Jar with immortals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with wide, rounded body and narrow opening at top. The vase features a design with gold and turquoise accents. The design includes floral patterns and depictions of people dressed in traditional clothing, possibly immortals. The body of the vase has a band with a repeating geometric pattern at the bottom. The background of the image is grayish-beige. The title of the piece is "Jar with immortals".

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th century
Medium:
Stoneware with polychrome enamels (Fahua ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
438 × 624 px
Museum record:
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