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Jar with crolled handle and horizontal bands of floral polychrome motifs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic jar has a bulbous body and a short neck. A handle is attached on one side, curled over at the top. The body of the jar is primarily white with horizontal bands of floral and geometric patterns. The floral patterns include orange flowers with green leaves. The bands are colored in shades of orange, yellow, green, red and black. The handle is green. The jar's base is small and round. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Tin and lead glazed earthenware
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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