Artwork preview

Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white ceramic jar with a lid, featuring a blue leaf pattern. The jar is predominantly white with a glossy finish. The lid is also white and has a small knob on top. The jar and lid have a blue leaf pattern painted on them. The background of the image is an orange wall with a beige stripe near the bottom. The jar sits on a gray surface. Search terms: white ceramic jar with blue leaf pattern, covered jar, glossy finish, small knob on lid.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
478 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette