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Covered jar with floral patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue and white covered jar with floral patterns. The jar is white with blue floral designs and patterns. The jar has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The lid is domed with a small blue knob on top. The lid and jar have a repeating pattern of blue flowers, leaves, and foliage. The jar's body has a large floral pattern on the front. The background is a plain beige color. The jar appears to be ceramic or porcelain. The image presents the jar from the front, centered.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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