Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a large, gray Jar (Guan) with a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The jar has a rounded body with horizontal ridges around it. The surface of the jar features horizontal lines that are more pronounced at the bottom, gradually becoming less defined towards the top. The jar appears to be made of clay or ceramic material and has a rough texture. The background of the image is dark, with a light source coming from the left side, casting a shadow on the right side of the jar. The jar sits on a flat surface, possibly a table or shelf.