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Jar (Guan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jar (Guan) by artist is a ceramic vessel with a rounded body. The vessel has a light greenish-gray glaze covering most of its body, with a brown base. Two small handles protrude from either side, each featuring a circular hole. The opening at the top is wide and has a short, raised rim around its edge. The vessel sits on a white surface against a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
late 4th–first half of 5th century
Medium:
Stoneware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
598 × 625 px
Museum record:
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