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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
Museum record:
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