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Small Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic piece titled "Small Jar" by an unknown artist is a light green vase. The vase has a wide body that narrows at the top. The top edge and base of the vase are unglazed and a reddish-brown color. A series of vertical ridges are present around the top third of the vase. The background is a gradient of gray. The vase casts a shadow on the surface below to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1620–40
Medium
Porcelaneous stoneware with white glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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