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Jar with peony scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a green ceramic jar with a lid. The jar is predominantly sea green with a lighter sea green lid. The jar has two small handles on either side. The body of the jar features raised floral designs and curved vines. The lid is domed with a small knob on top and has a geometric pattern. The background of the image is dark gray, gradually lightening towards the bottom where the jar sits on a light gray surface. The jar appears to be titled "Jar with peony scroll" and the artist is not specified in the provided information.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Porcelain with raised decoration under celadon glaze (Longquan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
563 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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