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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
Museum record:
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