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Covered jar with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a covered jar with a floral pattern. The jar is round with a short neck and a small foot. The lid is round with a small handle in the center. The jar and lid are decorated with a white floral pattern on a dark background. The background of the photograph is light gray. A white smudge is on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market )
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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