Jar with cover

late 18th century

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Title: Jar with cover
Date Created: late 18th century
Physical Dimensions: H. 4 5/8in. (11.7cm)
Type: Jar with cover
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/47174
Medium: Porcelain, with four pheasant medallions in scroll setting, enameled in blue, green, red and black with gold, on creamy white crackled glaze; diaper design in red and green enamels at neck; lowest register decorated with triangle pattern of gold striations; cover of silver alloy with floral design cut out and incised (Satsuma ware)
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Culture: Japan

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