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Hexagonal ewer with lion and cub

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of ceramic ewer. Ewer has hexagonal body. Body is dark with floral design. Curved spout on left. Lid on top has small finial. Handle attached on right side. Lion-like creature on right side. Creature has large head with mane. Ears on top of head. Paws on base. Cub on front of base. Cub looking up. All on rectangular base with design.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware, famille noire )
Culture
China
Dimensions
505 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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