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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Jar" by Shoji Hamada is a brown ceramic vessel with a bulbous body. The jar has a narrow neck and a small opening at the top. Its body features an abstract pattern of curved lines. Three small protrusions are visible on the lower body. The jar sits on a white surface with a shadow underneath. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with incised decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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