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Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray clay jar with two handles, one on each side. The jar has a wide body that tapers to a narrower top. Darker gray decorative designs are on the body and top. The body design consists of two symmetrical curved lines on the bottom half. The top design consists of a band with triangular patterns. The background is white. The title of the image is "Jar (Guan)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1300–1000 BCE
Medium
Earthenware with painted decoration
Culture
China
Dimensions
513 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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