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Covered jar with lions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered jar with lions by artist features a large, ornate jar with a lid. The jar is teal and has a wide body that tapers towards the bottom. It is decorated with colorful designs, including pink flowers, gold accents, and two lions. The lid is domed with a small finial on top and a narrow lip. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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