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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic vessel titled "Jar" by the artist William A. B. (William Arthur Bulloch). The vessel is predominantly beige with a wide, rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck. Two small handles are positioned on either side of the neck. The vessel features a floral pattern in shades of brown and red. Horizontal bands encircle the vessel, with one band near the top and another towards the bottom. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 13th–early 14th century
Medium:
Stoneware painted in dark brown on white ground (Cizhou ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
470 × 624 px
Museum record:
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