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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped, brown jar with glossy top and speckled bottom. The jar is dark brown with a glossy finish on the top half, gradually transitioning to a speckled texture on the bottom half. The background is light gray with a subtle shadow beneath the jar. The title of the piece is "Jar" by the artist not visible.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with iron-corrosion glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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