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Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a wooden jar with a lid. The jar has a rounded body and a narrower top and bottom. The lid is domed with a small finial on top. The jar and lid are made of wood with a glossy finish, exhibiting a medium to dark brown color. The jar features a pattern etched into its surface. The background of the image is off-white. The title of the image is "Covered Jar".

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Pottery with light brown glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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