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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
Museum record:
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