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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled "Jar" by an unnamed artist, features a large, bulbous vessel with a rounded body that tapers slightly at the bottom. The jar is made of a dark, weathered material, likely metal, with a rough texture and visible signs of aging. It has a wide mouth with a small opening at the top and two handles on either side, just below the lid. The lid itself is slightly domed and features an etched design around its circumference. Two horizontal lines encircle the jar's body, one near the top and one about halfway down. The background of the image is a plain light gray color, allowing the jar to be the focal point.

Artwork details

Date:
1st century BCE
Medium:
Earthenware with green glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 578 px
Museum record:
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