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Hexagonal jar with Flower and Bird Decoration (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jar with a hexagonal shape and a matching lid, featuring a small knob on top. The jar's body has eight flat sides, each decorated with a floral design in red, blue, and green. The floral design includes a bird standing on a stem with red and blue flowers and green leaves. The lid is also hexagonal, with a similar design to the body, featuring blue, red, and green patterns and three oval medallions with mountain scenes. The lid has a red geometric pattern around its base. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Porcelain with overglaze enamels (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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