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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a jar by artist Isamu Noguchi. The jar is made of ceramic and has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and mouth. It is primarily a muted greenish-brown color with darker and lighter patches. The jar has a raised circular design on the front, consisting of several concentric circles. There are additional raised designs on the left and right sides. The jar sits on a white surface against a plain gray wall.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. late 6th century
Medium:
Earthenware with applied relief decoration under green glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 507 px
Museum record:
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