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Jar (Tsubo) with Chrysanthemums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown vase with chrysanthemums, Jar (Tsubo) with Chrysanthemums. The vase has a wide body that tapers towards the bottom. The top part of the vase is light brown with a small lip. The bottom part of the vase is dark brown. The vase appears to have a shiny glaze. The vase has a floral design. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
late 13th–early 14th century
Medium
Ash-glazed stoneware with stamped decoration (Ko-Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 581 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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