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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a brown ceramic vessel titled "Jar" by artist Peter Voulkos. The vessel has a wide, rounded body that curves inward at the top to form a short neck and a small opening. The vessel has a glossy glaze that is darker brown at the bottom and lighter brown at the top, with a textured surface. The base of the vessel is circular and flat. The background is a plain white wall and surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca.9th century
Medium
Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Sue ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
420 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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