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Covered jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic jar titled "Covered jar" by artist Bernard Leach. The jar is bulbous with a short neck and wide mouth. The body is rounded with a slight indentation at the bottom. Two small handles protrude from either side. The lid is flat with a small knob on top. The entire piece exhibits warm earth tones with rust and brown hues, and the glaze is speckled with darker brown spots. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820–60
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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