Wide-Mouthed Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic piece titled "Wide-Mouthed Jar" by an unknown artist is a black vase with a wide mouth and a textured exterior surface. The body of the vase is bulbous and rounded, tapering slightly at the base. The opening at the top is wide and circular, with a smooth, glossy interior surface that appears black. The exterior surface features a textured pattern resembling small, raised dots or bumps arranged in a grid-like formation. The vase is set against a plain white background, with a subtle shadow visible beneath it.