Blue and White Jar with Cover

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a decorative lidded porcelain vase with blue and white patterns. The vase has an intricate floral design painted in shades of blue against a white background. The body of the vase tapers down to a narrow base and is topped with a fitted lid that has a small finial at the top. The patterns consist of floral motifs interspersed with small dotted designs. The blue used is a deep cobalt shade commonly associated with traditional Chinese porcelain.