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Pot with Plant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a plant in a pot by artist unknown titled "Pot with Plant". The plant has a tall stem with small round buds at the top, resembling flowers or seeds, and long, dark green leaves that are pointed at the tips. The leaves are clustered at the base of the stem and radiate outwards. The pot is ornate and made of metal, possibly silver or another reflective material. The pot features an etched design around its circumference and two large rectangular panels on the front with intricate patterns cut out of them. The background is a plain light-colored wall. The pot sits on a flat surface, likely a table or shelf. There is a small label or placard on the surface in front of the pot.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, a mottling of light and dark green with black specks
Culture
China
Dimensions
442 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette