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Covered jar with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jar with a floral pattern, featuring a predominantly white body adorned with colorful flowers and foliage in shades of pink, green, blue, and red. The jar has a rounded body and a short neck. A black band encircles the lower portion. The lid is also white with a floral design and a small knob on top. The jar sits on a decorative white stand with a scroll-like design. A large, dark-colored emblem is on the front. The background is gray. Title: Covered jar with floral pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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