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Jar with loop handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a ceramic jar titled "Jar with loop handles" by an unknown artist. The jar is rounded with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the jar is bulbous and roughly symmetrical. It has two small loop handles, one on each side, located near the top. The jar has a glossy light-brown glaze with tiny dark speckles. The background is white with a light shadow cast by the jar.

Artwork Details

Date
7th century
Medium
Stoneware with olive celadon glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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