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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a green ceramic jar by artist Kwan Ha Lee. The jar is round with a short neck and small mouth. The jar is a shiny forest green with a crackle finish. The jar sits on a white surface and the background is white. The lighting is bright and reflects off of the jar. The jar casts a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with crackled green glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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