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Apothecary Jar

Damián Hernández

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a white vase with a blue crackle pattern. The vase has a bulbous body that tapers at the base and narrows at the top. The top of the vase appears chipped and worn. A large white band encircles the body of the vase. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1660–80
Medium:
Tin-glazed earthenware
Culture:
Mexican
Dimensions:
479 × 624 px
Museum record:
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