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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
Museum record:
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