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Pedestal jar with two handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a clay jar on a pedestal. The jar and pedestal are terracotta colored. The jar has a wide mouth and a narrow base. Two small handles protrude from either side. A triangle-shaped cutout is in the pedestal. The jar sits on a surface with a light-colored wall behind it. The jar has a decorative band around the top with a zigzag pattern. The jar is bulbous in shape. The pedestal is round. The background is a plain wall. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or vintage piece. The jar is titled "Pedestal jar with two handles".

Artwork Details

Date
5th–6th century
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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