Jar decorated with auspicious characters amid plants
| Title | Jar decorated with auspicious characters amid plants |
|---|---|
| Medium | Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Origin | China China |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Rogers Fund, 1917 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0) |
About this artwork
“Jar decorated with auspicious characters amid plants” is a work of unattributed authorship. It is executed in porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (jingdezhen ware) and classified as ceramics. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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