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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a large, dark-colored vase titled "Jar" by an unknown artist. The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The body of the vase is bulbous, wider at the middle than at the top or bottom. The base of the vase is flat and sturdy. The vase features a relief design on the front, depicting two symmetrical wing-like shapes on either side of a ring. There are two horizontal lines encircling the vase, one above and one below the relief design. The vase appears to be made of a dark-colored material, possibly metal or ceramic, with visible signs of wear and aging, including scratches and discoloration. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium
Earthenware with relief decoration under green glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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