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Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar (Guan) is a gray ceramic vessel. The body of the jar is bulbous and rounded. The lower portion features a textured pattern of small, closely spaced lines that cover the surface. Above this textured section, there are several smooth, raised horizontal lines encircling the jar. The mouth of the jar is wide and has a short, slightly raised rim. The background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Earthenware with cord markings
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 555 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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