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Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored jar with two handles on either side, near the bottom. The body of the jar is bulbous with a narrower neck and a flared mouth. The jar features various textures and patterns, including vertical lines, triangles, and cross-hatching. The background is light-colored. Title: Jar (Guan). Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
Banshan phase (ca. 2650–2350 BCE)
Medium:
Earthenware with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
526 × 624 px
Museum record:
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