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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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