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Jar with Scrolling Peony Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jar with Scrolling Peony Design by Royal Worcester. Large vase with a wide body, rounded shoulders, and a narrow neck. The vase features a white background with a textured surface, giving it a subtle sparkle. A band around the neck is dark with circular patterns. The body of the vase showcases a scrolling design with peonies and leaves rendered in a darker color. The overall appearance of the vase is ornate and decorative.

Artwork details

Date:
1870
Medium:
Faience with crackled glaze; decoration in colored enamels and gold (Satsuma ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
534 × 624 px
Museum record:
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