Covered Jug

Chinese

1790–1810

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 724

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Provenance

Title: Covered Jug
Date: 1790–1810
Geography: Made in China
Culture: Chinese
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: H. 10 3/16 in. (25.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. W. Murray Crane, 1954
Object Number: 54.87.37a, b
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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