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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 bulbous with a rounded lid. The jar and lid are decorated with a raised floral pattern. The pattern on the jar consists of vertical lines with a floral design. The lid has a similar floral pattern. The jar and lid have a dark color with lighter-colored designs. The background is light-colored, possibly gray. There are some transparent white marks overlaying parts of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture
China
Dimensions
592 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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