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Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain jar with blue floral and scene designs, gold lid and base. The jar has a rounded body with a narrow neck. The blue designs on the jar include floral patterns and a scene depicting a building and a person. The lid is gold with a small finial on top. The base of the jar is also gold. The title of the artwork is "Covered Jar" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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