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Cake Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large, ornate ceramic jar with a lid. The jar has a white base color. The body of the jar is bulbous and rounded. The base of the jar has a red and white design. The middle section of the jar has a colorful scene with people and trees. The top of the jar has a red band with a Greek key pattern. The lid is domed and has a small gold finial on top. The lid has a similar design to the body of the jar, with a red band and colorful scenes. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The scene on the jar is titled "Cake Jar" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1780
Medium
Porcelain decorated in enamels and gilding (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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