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Jar decorated with auspicious characters amid plants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain jar with rounded body. Blue and white floral design featuring plants and auspicious characters. A copper-colored lid sits on top. The jar's surface is predominantly white with blue designs. The background is gray and transitions to black.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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