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Covered jar

Jacob Scholl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored ceramic jar with a rounded body and domed lid featuring a small finial on top. The lid and body are decorated with etched designs of flowers and leaves. The background is gray. The jar sits on a white surface and casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830–40
Medium
Earthenware; Redware with sgraffito decoration
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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