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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black vase. The vase is bulbous with a narrow neck and a wide body that tapers slightly towards the bottom. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a dark gray or black color. The surface of the vase has a textured, almost bumpy appearance. The background of the image is light grey. A small label at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The title of the image is "Jar" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with glaze; base stained (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
525 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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