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Jar with flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The jar with flowers by an unknown artist depicts a white vase with the top portion narrower than the bottom, having a small circular opening with a short neck; the bottom is rounded with a short pedestal; there are blue floral designs; the white background is cracked throughout; the background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Zhangzhou ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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