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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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