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Jar with Spiral Decoration and Cross Hatching

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a clay pot with two handles. The pot is light brown with darker brown and red designs and lines. A horizontal line encircles the pot towards the top. The top section features a crisscross pattern. The bottom section displays three circles with crisscross patterns inside. There are handles on either side. The background is a light gray color. The pot is likely an example of a jar with spiral decoration and cross-hatching, created by an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
Machang type (ca. 2350–2050 BCE)
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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