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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The jar is a ceramic vessel with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The mouth of the jar is flared, with a small lip. The body of the jar is primarily cream-colored, with brown designs. The designs on the jar include horizontal lines and diamond shapes. The diamond shapes are located at the top and bottom of the jar. The horizontal lines are located in the middle section of the jar. The background of the image is gray. The jar appears to be an old, handmade piece. The jar is titled "Jar" by an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
300 BCE–200 CE
Medium
Earthenware with buff slip and red oxide decoration
Culture
Thailand (Ban Chiang culture)
Dimensions
420 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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