Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar (Guan) is a gray, bulbous vessel with a wide mouth and two handles on either side. The body of the jar is rounded and tapers slightly towards the top. The handles are looped and attached to the upper portion of the jar. The jar features various designs, including lines, ovals, and curved shapes, etched into its surface. The designs are concentrated around the middle and upper sections of the jar. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.