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Jar with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Jar with cover. The jar is a rounded, bulbous shape with a wide mouth and a flat base. The jar features a black lid. The jar's body is predominantly white with a glossy finish. It has a design painted in black, depicting trees and possibly a landscape. The jar sits on a circular base. The background is a plain wall and surface, likely a table or shelf.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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