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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
Museum record:
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