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Miniature jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a miniature jar by an unidentified artist titled "Miniature jar". The jar is dark brown with a glossy glaze. The jar has a wide, rounded body that is roughly spherical in shape. The opening at the top is circular and relatively small compared to the body of the jar. The base of the jar is flat and small. The background is plain white with a subtle shadow cast by the jar.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with iron rust glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
513 × 625 px
Museum record:
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