Jar (Tsubo) with Four Loop Handles and Flower Medallions
The jar, titled "Jar (Tsubo) with Four Loop Handles and Flower Medallions," is by an unknown artist. The jar is white with blue designs and four small loop handles. The body of the jar is bulbous. The base of the jar is narrow and shows some exposed terracotta. The top of the jar has a narrow opening with a geometric pattern around it. There is a large blue floral medallion on the front. The background of the image is a gradient gray. The jar is positioned centrally in the image. The lighting casts a shadow behind and to the right of the jar.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1630–40s
- Medium
- Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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