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Jar with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jar with floral pattern, by unknown artist. The jar has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The jar's body is bulbous in shape. The jar's interior is white. The exterior of the jar is decorated with an intricate floral pattern, with two horizontal bands of decorative designs near the rim and base. The jar is made of a shiny material, possibly silver or metal. The background of the image is gray. The jar sits on a flat surface.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market )
Culture
China
Dimensions
578 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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