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Jar with Butterflies

late 1800s

Japan, Meiji period

(1868–1912)
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Medium
porcelain (Satsuma ware)
Measurements
Diameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.); Overall: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles William Wason 1921.591.a
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular porcelain vessel features a gilded rim and a cream interior marked by a delicate web of crackle glaze. At the center sits a cluster of five flowers in shades of warm orange, yellow, and muted blue. Intricate gold lines detail each petal. One blue flower at the bottom right displays swirling, energetic lines. The composition centers on this detailed floral motif against the pale, textured glaze.

Jar with Butterflies

late 1800s

Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)

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