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Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Jar by William Kent, features a light-colored clay or ceramic vessel with a wide body and narrow neck. The jar has a floral pattern on the body. The lid is rounded and domed. A bird sits on top. The vessel has decorative sea creatures. The jar sits on a white surface with a dark background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain with full-relief decoration and brown painting under greenish-toned glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
457 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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