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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black vase titled "Jar" by the artist Bernard Leach. The vase is bulbous with a wide body that tapers to a narrow opening at the top. The vase is predominantly black with a glossy finish. The surface appears smooth but not perfectly uniform. There are visible scratches and marks on the surface. The background of the image is white. The overall appearance suggests a ceramic or pottery piece.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Clay with glaze and splashes (Kyoto ware, Satsuma type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
527 × 625 px
Museum record:
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