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Covered jar with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with white designs. The vase has a rounded body with a narrow neck and a domed lid. The lid is topped with a finial in the shape of a bird. The vase and lid are decorated with a design of flowers and birds. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain and has a glossy finish. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels over black ground (Jingdezhen ware, famille noire)
Culture
China
Dimensions
419 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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