Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Jar by an unknown artist features a black and white image of a ceramic jar. The jar has a wide base that tapers inwards towards the top. A floral design in black against a white background covers the body of the jar. The design consists of curving vertical lines framing a central floral arrangement with stems and leaves. The lid of the jar is domed with a small finial on top. The lid and the neck of the jar have a design of curving lines and stylized florals and foliage. A white surface supports the base of the jar and the background wall behind the jar is light-colored.