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Jar with butterflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar with butterflies by an unknown artist depicts a round jar with a slightly narrow top and a patterned lid. The body of the jar is decorated with numerous butterflies and a border at the bottom. The lid and body have ornate patterns. The entire image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware), wooden cover inlaid with jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
523 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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