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Deep Vessel with Decorative Handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a brown clay vessel with a wide mouth and decorative handles on either side. The vessel has a face carved into the front, featuring a nose, mouth, and lines to represent a beard. The handles are shaped like ears with circular holes and swirling patterns. The background is a gradient of black to white. Search for: brown clay vessel with face and decorative handles, Deep Vessel with Decorative Handles by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 3500–2500 BCE
Medium
Earthenware with incised decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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