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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar by Toshiko Mori is a black ceramic jar with a wide mouth and a rounded body. The jar has a small foot at the bottom and a wide, circular opening at the top. The body of the jar features an embossed design with curved lines and leaf-like patterns. The surface of the jar appears to have a matte finish and shows signs of wear. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century or later
Medium:
Stoneware with cloisonné-style decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
585 × 625 px
Museum record:
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