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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
Museum record:
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