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Octagonal Jar with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal Jar with Cover by Black and white photo of an octagonal jar with a cover. The jar features a rounded body that is wider at the top than at the bottom. The body is decorated with a design that appears to be a floral pattern. The cover features a finial on top depicting an animal-like creature. The finial on the cover is a figure of an animal. The jar has a small foot. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1700
Medium
Porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, gold and colored enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
417 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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