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Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar (Guan) is a rounded vessel with a wide mouth and a short neck. The body of the jar is bulbous, with a flat base. It has a geometric pattern etched into its surface, featuring interlocking lines that form a herringbone design. The jar appears to be made of dark gray stone or ceramic material. The background is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–5th century BCE
Medium:
Stoneware with impressed decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 591 px
Museum record:
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