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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a short, wide ceramic jar with a glossy finish. The jar has a round opening and a flat lip. The jar's body features horizontal ridges, alternating between white and dark gray. The jar's base is slightly wider than its top and has a small, flat bottom. The jar casts a shadow on a flat surface, and the background fades from dark to light gray. The title of the image is "Jar" and the artist is not specified but likely associated with the public domain or a museum collection.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
479 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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