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Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray ceramic jar with rounded body, narrow neck, and two small handles on either side. The jar has a design featuring concentric circles and three smaller circles in the center, with curved lines extending from the center design. The jar appears old and weathered, with visible signs of wear and tear on its surface. Jar (Guan).

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2500–2000 BCE
Medium:
Earthenware with painted decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
523 × 624 px
Museum record:
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