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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic jar by Bernard Leach. The jar is bulbous with a narrow mouth and rounded lip. The body of the jar is rounded, tapering to a narrower base. The surface of the jar appears dark gray with a rough texture. The jar has a small lip at the top. The background is light grey with a shadow cast to the right. The jar sits on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–15th century
Medium
Tanba ware; stoneware with natural ash glaze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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