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Jar (Tsubo) with Landscape and Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a wide body that tapers at the top and bottom. The vase has a blue and white design on the top rim, featuring geometric patterns. The body of the vase depicts a blue landscape scene with two figures, trees, and clouds. The base of the vase has two horizontal blue lines. The background of the image is a gray gradient. The overall style and design of the vase are characteristic of traditional Asian art. The title of the piece is "Jar (Tsubo) with Landscape and Figures".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1630–40
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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