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Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray ceramic jar with two handles. The jar has a wide body that tapers towards the bottom and a narrow opening at the top. The body features geometric patterns in darker gray. The patterns include lines and triangular shapes. There are two small handles on either side of the jar.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2300–2000 BCE
Medium:
Earthenware with painted decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
502 × 625 px
Museum record:
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