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Jar with scholars

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase is blue with a wide body that curves inward at the top and a narrow opening. The interior of the opening is green. The exterior features a design with two people wearing robes. One person is wearing a blue robe and the other a yellow robe. The people are surrounded by blue and white designs resembling plants and clouds. There is a band of vertical stripes around the bottom. The background of the image is white. The title of the piece is "Jar with scholars".

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th century
Medium:
Stoneware with raised slip and polychrome enamels (Fahua ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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