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Jar with four lugs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jar with rounded body that tapers slightly at the bottom. The jar has a narrow neck and a small opening at the top. Four handles are attached to the jar, two on either side near the top, each handle is small and curved. The jar appears to be glazed with a shiny white coating. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the image is "Jar with four lugs" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Porcelain with incised decoration under white glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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