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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray Jar by Isamu Noguchi. The jar has a wide body with a narrow neck. The body of the jar is bulbous and roughly teardrop shaped. The base of the jar is flat. The neck of the jar is short and narrows to a small mouth. The jar has a decorative design carved into its surface. The design features swirling patterns. The background of the image is light gray. A shadow is cast to the left of the jar. The jar appears to be made of clay or ceramic material.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 100 BCE–100 CE
Medium
Earthenware with cord-marked and incised decoration (Tokoshinai 5 type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
493 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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