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Covered jar with Thai mythical figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a covered jar with a domed lid and a finial on top. The jar and lid are decorated with intricate designs and figures. The jar has a wide body that tapers to a narrow base. The body is decorated with a band of designs and figures around the middle. A circular figure is centered on the front. The lid is domed and has a small finial on top. The lid and jar are decorated with swirling patterns and small circles. The decoration is white on a dark background. The jar is sitting on a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture
China
Dimensions
561 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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