Covered jar with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with white flowers, green leaves, and colorful birds; covered jar with a blue teardrop-shaped finial on the lid. The vase has a wide base that tapers towards the top and a narrow neck. The vase is decorated with a colorful design featuring a tree with white flowers and green leaves, along with several birds. The background of the vase is black. The lid is also decorated with a floral pattern and has a blue teardrop-shaped finial on top. The overall design of the vase and lid is intricate and ornate, suggesting an Asian-inspired style. The artist and title of the piece is "Covered jar with birds and flowers".