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Jar with theatrical scene

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white porcelain jar with blue illustrations. The jar is rounded with a narrow base. On the body of the jar, there is a blue-and-white scene depicting three people in traditional Asian dress. The lid is round and made of dark metal with an intricate design. The lid has a raised oval-shaped handle in the center made of white stone. The handle appears to have a design carved into it. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
1668–1722
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware), wooden lid with a jade knob
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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