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Covered jar on stand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, weathered, grey jar with a bulbous body and narrow base sits atop a short stand. The jar has a decorative swirling pattern around its midsection. A small, narrow cone sits atop a short neck on the jar's opening. The jar appears to be made of clay or stone. The background is light grey. There is a shadow to the left.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with painted decoration
Culture
China
Dimensions
396 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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