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Jar with figures in a garden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a jar titled "Jar with figures in a garden" by an unknown artist. The jar is white with a rounded body and a short neck. A dark lid with a decorative design sits atop the jar. The lid features an intricate pattern around its edge, with a circular design on top. The jar's body showcases a black-and-white illustration of people in a garden setting. The scene includes several individuals dressed in traditional Asian attire, some of whom are standing under umbrella-like structures. A bridge and trees are also visible in the background. The illustration wraps around the jar, with the scene continuing on the opposite side. The jar sits on a plain gray surface, casting a subtle shadow to the right. The background behind the jar is a solid light-gray color.

Artwork Details

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