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Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Jar (Guan) by artist unknown. The jar is made of clay and has a light brown color. It is bulbous in shape with a wide body that tapers slightly at the bottom. The jar has a small foot at the base. There are two small handles on either side of the jar, near the top. The jar has a wide mouth and a narrow rim. The body of the jar features a series of horizontal lines that wrap around it, with a section of vertical lines near the top. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Stoneware with impressed and carved decoration
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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