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Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Jar by artist Albert Rutherston features a blue and gold ceramic jar with a lid, predominantly blue with gold accents. The jar has a rounded body and a short neck supporting a domed lid with a small knob on top. The body and lid are decorated with intricate designs, including gold floral patterns and figures. The base of the jar is also decorated with a pattern. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. first half of the 16th century
Medium:
Porcelain with carved, pierced, and relief decoration, in the biscuit and under colored glazes
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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