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Jar for Sutra Burial (Sankinko)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic jar with a wide body and narrow neck. The jar has a rough texture and a glossy, uneven glaze. The glaze is darker at the bottom and lighter at the top, with visible drips. A horizontal line encircles the middle of the jar. The background is gray and there is a shadow to the right of the jar. The jar is titled "Jar for Sutra Burial" and attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 12th century
Medium:
Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Tokoname ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 612 px
Museum record:
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