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Apothecary Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Apothecary Jar by Unknown is a white ceramic jar with a wide mouth and a narrower base. The jar's body is covered in a blue floral pattern. The jar has a small lip around the top edge, which is chipped and brown in places. There is a small blue line on the lower third of the jar. The background is gray, with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1750
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
389 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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