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Offering Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large, gray, clay jar titled "Offering Jar" by an unknown artist. The jar has a wide mouth and a narrow base with a small rectangular hole. Three smaller openings are on either side of the top and there are two horizontal lines around the middle. The jar appears to be ancient and made of clay. It is shown against a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–6th century
Medium:
Pottery
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
443 × 625 px
Museum record:
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