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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a ceramic jar by artist Bernard Leach. The jar has a wide, rounded body with a narrow opening at the top. The body of the jar is covered in a textured pattern resembling brush strokes. The jar appears to be made of dark-colored ceramic material with a glossy finish. A ruler is visible at the bottom of the image for scale. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Pottery irregularly covered with slip and glaze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
587 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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