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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white ceramic jar with a wide body and narrow opening at the top, by artist unknown, titled "Jar". The jar has a rounded body that is wider in the middle than at the top or bottom. The jar features blue floral designs on a white background. A blue pattern encircles the top of the jar. A band of blue flowers and foliage encircles the middle of the jar. A blue line design with a wavy bottom edge encircles the bottom of the jar. The jar sits on a gray background. A small red label with the number "11.87.10" is on the bottom front of the jar.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1750–1800
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
530 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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