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Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige ceramic jar with a lid, the lid having a small knob on top and a wavy edge. The jar and lid are decorated with a brown design featuring lines, geometric shapes, and flowers. The body of the jar is bulbous with a narrow base. The jar appears to have two small handles on either side just below the lid. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray. The title of the piece is "Covered Jar", and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Stoneware painted in brown on white ground (Cizhou ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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