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Water Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cylindrical, dark gray or black object titled “Water Jar” by an unspecified artist. The object appears made of metal or ceramic and features a darker color on the left side compared to the right. A lighter vertical streak runs down the right side while a small dent is present on the front. The base shows signs of wear at the bottom left. A small white label at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The background of the image is light grey. The object is positioned upright and centered.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Clay covered with a mottled and streaked glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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