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Water Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black ceramic pot. The pot is rounded with a wide mouth and a short neck. The body of the pot is bulbous, curving inwards slightly at the base. The pot has a small lip around the top edge. The color is dark gray to black, with some lighter areas and darker spots. The background is white. The title of the image is "Water Jar" by the artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay with glaze (Shidoro ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
549 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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