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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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