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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a jar. The jar is rounded with a narrow opening at the top. The jar has a short neck with a decorative border of interlocking circles around the rim. The body of the jar features a cracked glaze effect in a lighter shade, with darker shading forming a floral design. The jar sits on a flat surface with a shadow underneath. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The jar is titled "Jar" and attributed to an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay potted in two pieces; covered with a crackled glaze and decorated with enamels (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
591 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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