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Small jar and cover decorated with chrysanthemums, cranes, and clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small jar and cover decorated with chrysanthemums, cranes, and clouds by Ozaki Kokusai. The jar has a rounded body with a short neck and three small feet at the base. The body features a light green glaze with a textured pattern resembling small dots or scales. There are circular medallions on the body with a chrysanthemum design. A crane and cloud motif in light green are on either side. The lid is round and flat with a small knob on top and etched designs that include a flower. The background of the image is a gradient gray. The jar casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
late 13th century
Medium:
Stoneware with gold and inlaid design under celadon glaze
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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