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Large Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a large jar. The jar has a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck. The body has two textured patterned sides divided by a large ovoid panel. The panel contains a tree. The base of the jar contains triangular shapes pointing up. The neck contains an abstract design. The jar is by artist unknown, titled "Large Jar".

Artwork Details

Date
1670
Medium
Clay covered with a crackled glaze and decorated with polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
498 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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