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Jar and cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The jar is a rounded vessel with a wide body and a narrow opening. The jar has a cover with a handle on top. The jar and cover are white with black illustrations. The illustrations depict plants and insects. The base of the jar has a zigzag pattern. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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