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Jar

Nonomura Ninsei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a jar with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The jar is made of ceramic material and has a light gray color with darker gray designs. The designs are circular patterns that resemble flowers or leaves, and they are scattered across the surface of the jar. The jar appears to be old and has a textured surface. The background of the image is white. A small sign at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The jar is titled "Jar" and attributed to artist Nonomura Ninsei.

Artwork Details

Date
1730
Medium
Clay covered with a transparent crackled glaze; decorated colored enamels and gold (Kyoto ware, Takamatsu type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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