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Jug with Floral Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jug with blue floral and scroll design. The jug has a rounded body and a short neck. The top section of the jug has a repeating pattern of blue arches outlined in blue lines. Below the arches are two horizontal blue lines and a Greek key design. The body of the jug features a blue floral scroll design. The handle is located on the left side and is attached to the body and the neck. The jug is photographed against a gray background. The artist is unknown, but the title of the jug is "Jug with Floral Scroll".

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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