Jar or Fire-holder
The Jar or Fire-holder, created by Isamu Noguchi, is a black, rounded vessel with a wide mouth. The body of the jar is bulbous and roughly cylindrical in shape. A glossy finish reflects light and images. It has no visible handles or decorations. The jar appears to be made of ceramic or stone. The top and bottom edges are rounded. The background of the image is light gray. A small scale and text reading "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM" are at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1840
- Medium
- Pottery covered with glaze, overrun by glaze with iron red dappling (Takatori ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 611 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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