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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black Jar by artist unknown. The jar is made of dark-colored ceramic or clay and has a wide mouth. It features two handles on either side, just below the rim. The body of the jar is bulbous and tapers slightly towards the base. It has a wide, flat base. The jar's surface displays a series of horizontal lines and a wavy line pattern around the middle. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820–50
Medium:
Earthenware; Redware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 484 px
Museum record:
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