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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark brown jar. The jar is bulbous with a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck. It has two small handles on either side. The jar appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a glossy finish. There are horizontal lines around the middle and bottom of the jar. The background is a plain off-white color. The jar is titled "Jar" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with a smooth glaze (Takatori ware, Agano type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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