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Covered jar with floral patterns (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The jar is a covered vessel with a rounded body and a domed lid. The body and lid are decorated with a floral pattern featuring green, red, and white colors. The pattern consists of swirling vines and flowers. The jar has a small knob on top of the lid. The base of the jar is narrow and the body widens towards the middle. The jar is predominantly white with red, green and gold accents.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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