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Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar (Guan) has a bulbous body and a narrow neck. The lower portion of the body is unadorned and terracotta-colored. The upper portion is black with a pattern of white rings. The vessel has two small handles on either side. The background is gray with a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
Banshan phase (ca. 2650–2350 BCE)
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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