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Covered jar with landscape scenes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a covered jar. The jar is rounded with a narrower top, flaring out slightly at the very top. The base of the jar tapers inward. The jar has a large oval medallion surrounded by a pattern of white flowers and foliage on a black background. The medallion depicts a landscape with trees, hills, several people and a body of water. The lid has a small finial in the shape of a mythical creature. The lid and body are decorated with the same design.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
467 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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