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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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