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Jar with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Grey jar with cover. Ovoid jar with a short neck and a small lid. The jar is decorated with a floral design in gold, white, blue, pink and black. The design consists of a central stem with branches and leaves, and small flowers. The lid is similarly decorated. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite) with gold and semiprecious stone inlays
Culture
India
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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