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Large Baluster Jar with Phoenix and Figure of Hawk on Lid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large baluster jar with a phoenix and figure of hawk on lid. The jar has a white background with blue, orange, and brown designs. The body of the jar is bulbous, tapering to a narrow base and widening to a large mouth. The lid is domed with a small finial on top. The finial is white and shaped like a vase. The lid has a figure of a hawk and a phoenix. The jar and lid have intricate designs featuring trees, clouds, and geometric patterns. The jar sits on a gray surface with a gray background that is darker at the top. A shadow is cast to the right of the jar.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration, overglaze enamels, and gold (Arita ware, Ko Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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