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Covered jar with floral patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The covered jar, created by artist Sèvres, features a bulbous body with a rounded lid. The jar's body is adorned with a pattern of vertical lines running from the base to the top, with a repeating design of leaves and flowers on a white background. The lid has a similar pattern along its edge. The entire jar, including the lid, is decorated with a dark floral pattern, possibly blue or black, on a lighter background. The lid is domed with a small knob on top, and the jar sits on a flat base.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market )
Culture
China
Dimensions
587 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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