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Small Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray ceramic jar with two handles, one on each side. The jar has a wide body that tapers to a narrower opening at the top. Dark gray geometric designs on the body include lines forming diamond shapes and chevrons. A band of short vertical lines and geometric patterns encircles the upper portion. The jar appears old and weathered with visible signs of wear. Title: Small Jar (Guan). Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2300–2000 BCE
Medium:
Earthenware with painted decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
524 × 625 px
Museum record:
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