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Bulbous Jar with Narrow Neck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bulbous jar with narrow neck, artist not specified. The jar has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and small mouth. The body is primarily white with brown designs. The designs are a floral pattern with leaves and stems. There are two horizontal lines around the middle of the body. The lid is brown and has a small knob on top. The background is a yellow fabric. The jar is sitting on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–16th century
Medium:
Earthenware with cream white glaze and iron-brown underglaze decoration
Culture:
Thailand (Si Satchanalai)
Dimensions:
600 × 436 px
Museum record:
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