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Miniature Jar with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a Miniature Jar with Cover. The jar is bulbous with a rounded shoulder and a narrow base. A wide band encircles the top and a narrower band encircles the bottom. The body of the jar features an etched or engraved design with curving lines and a bird. The lid is domed with a hole in the center and two smaller holes on either side. The background is plain and light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain, with four pheasant medallions in scroll setting, enameled in blue, green, red and black with gold, on creamy white crackled glaze; diaper design in red and green enamels at neck; lowest register decorated with triangle pattern of gold striations; cover of silver alloy with floral design cut out and incised (Satsuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
485 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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