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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black vase by the artist Jar. The vase has a wide body that is rounded at the bottom, with a narrower neck and a small opening at the top. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a glossy finish. The glossy surface shows a number of scratches and imperfections. The background of the image is white. The vase is positioned centrally in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with black glaze over a reddish-brown glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
496 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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