Jar with scholars and crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar with scholars and crane features a rounded body with a narrow neck and a wide mouth. The jar sits on a short, narrow base. The jar is decorated with a design etched into its surface. The design features multiple bands of etched images around the jar's body. A band of scrolling foliage encircles the top edge. A band of scholars and a crane, accompanied by trees and plants are etched around the body. The background of the image is light gray, with the jar casting a faint shadow.