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Jar decorated with flowers and insects

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a narrow opening at the top and a bulbous body that tapers down to a narrower base. The vase features a design in dark gray or black, depicting various elements including flowers, leaves, and insects. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray towards the bottom, with the vase casting a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt-blue design
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
592 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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