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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a vase titled "Jar" by an unknown artist. The vase is bulbous with a narrow neck and a wide mouth. The body of the vase is covered in small, square cracks, giving it a mosaic-like appearance. The cracks are darker at the top and gradually become lighter towards the bottom. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain and has a glossy finish. The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with a finely crackled glaze (Denko ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
537 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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