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Storage jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a brown ceramic storage jar with a glossy finish. The jar is bulbous with a narrow opening at the top. It has a brown body that gradually lightens to a greenish-brown towards the top. The lighter coloration at the top appears to be a glaze that has dripped down the sides in uneven streaks. The jar sits on a gray surface against a gray background. Two other ceramic pieces are partially visible on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500
Medium
Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Tanba ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
440 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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