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Jar with Chrysanthemums and Rocks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with rounded body that curves inwards towards the top and flares out slightly at the mouth. The vase features a colorful design with blue, red, green, and yellow flowers and foliage, including chrysanthemums. The design also includes rocks. The top of the vase has a decorative border with geometric patterns in blue, green, and red. Two red lines encircle the bottom of the vase. The background of the image is dark gray to light grey gradient. The overall style suggests it is of Asian origin, likely Chinese.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Hizen ware; Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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