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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled "Jar" by artist unknown, depicts a black vase with a glossy finish. The vase has handles on either side of the rim; each handle is formed from a dragon's head with its mouth open wide. The body of the vase is bulbous with a narrow base and a wide mouth. A small white label with the number "270" is affixed to the bottom of the vase. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with red glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
507 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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