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Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Jar by artist is black with multi-colored floral designs. The jar has a bulbous body with a short neck and a domed lid with a small finial on top. The lid and body are decorated with a colorful floral motif in shades of green, white, yellow, and gray on a black background. A gold band encircles the neck of the jar. The jar sits on a black stand with a wide base. The jar is sitting on a white surface in front of a beige wall.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted in famille noire enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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