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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with a narrow mouth and a rounded body. The vase is decorated with blue swirling patterns and a large circular medallion on the front. The medallion contains a design with a gray cross, an orange and green shape, and a flower-like pattern below. The vase has a small chip at the edge of the mouth and some red discoloration. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The title of the piece is "Jar" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1775–1800
Medium:
Tin-glazed earthenware
Culture:
Mexican
Dimensions:
521 × 624 px
Museum record:
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