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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
Public Domain
Yes
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