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Covered jar with flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The covered jar is blue and white. The body of the jar is bulbous with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The lid has a knob on top. The jar and lid are decorated with a blue and white design featuring floral patterns and scenic landscapes. The design includes mountains, trees, and foliage. The lid has a similar design. The background of the image is beige.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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