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Covered jar with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a covered jar with a floral pattern. The jar is round and has a short base. The body of the jar is decorated with a floral pattern. The pattern features flowers and leaves cut out of the surface, creating a pierced design. The jar has a domed lid with a ribbed design and small circular indentations. The lid is attached to the jar by a small lip. The jar and lid appear to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The image is in black and white. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market )
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
554 × 624 px
Museum record:
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