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Covered Jar

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a decorated vase with a lid. The main color of the vase is red, and it is made from porcelain or ceramic material. The surface is decorated with various motifs within white cartouches, including a rooster, flowers, and a butterfly in yellow, blue, pink, and green colors. The vase stands on a dark wooden base with carvings.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 18th century (jar); 19th century (mount)
Medium
porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels, on gilded bronze mount
Dimensions
726 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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