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Covered jar with "Hundred Antique" pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jar with a lid, predominantly decorated in blue. The lid features a small blue knob on top. The lid and body of the jar are adorned with various blue designs, including flowers, buildings, and objects. The blue designs on the lid include geometric shapes and what appears to be wrapped gifts. The body of the jar displays a mix of floral patterns and structures. The background of the jar is white, providing a contrast to the blue decorations. The jar sits on a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
478 × 625 px
Museum record:
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