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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jar with a round, bulbous body and wide mouth with a short neck titled "Jar" narrowing slightly at the top. The glaze is off-white and glossy, reflecting light near the top. The base is rounded and slightly flattened, standing on a small circular foot. The background is a plain white surface with a subtle gradient, and the jar casts a shadow directly below it.

Artwork details

Date:
10th–11th century
Medium:
Porcelain with ivory glaze (Ding ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 591 px
Museum record:
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