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Jar with Mythical Qilin (Kirin) and Chrysanthemums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with rounded body and short neck. Red lines encircle the base and top. Red and white patterned band around the top. Green, red, yellow, and brown illustrations of a qilin, chrysanthemums, and other plants cover the body.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1660
Medium
Stoneware painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Hizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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