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Jar with Painted Decoration of "Frog" Pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored clay vase with a narrow neck and a wide, rounded body. Two small handles on either side. Dark brown painted design featuring frogs or similar amphibians. The design includes concentric circles, zigzags, and triangular shapes. A spiral pattern in the center surrounded by radiating lines resembling frog legs. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2300–2000 BCE
Medium:
Earthenware with painted decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 508 px
Museum record:
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