Octagonal Jar with Cover

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
Museum record:: View original