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Miniature Jar with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Miniature Jar with Cover, The jar has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a small, rounded lid on top. The body of the jar is predominantly white with dark diagonal stripes. There are circular designs on the jar that feature a flower-like pattern. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with blue spiral stripes enameled on white glaze, with superimposed flowers in yellow and red enamels (Satsuma ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
433 × 624 px
Museum record:
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